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Bachelet Monnot, Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2021
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, which is one of the first picked to capture the acidity, comprises just one barrel this year (one year old). It has a very intense bouquet, quite mineral-driven with limestone and sea spray scents, just a subtle reduction on the background. The palate has exquisite balance, fresh on the entry, rather deep with plenty of substance and slightly pithy towards the finish. There is a lot in this Bâtard-Montrachet, and it has impressive persistence. This is one of the standouts from the Grand Cru in this traumatic season - some achievement.
About the Producer
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot, located in the Maranges region of Burgundy, was established in 2005 by brothers Marc and Alexandre Bachelet. Although the winery has only been in existence for a short time, it has attracted the attention of critics and enthusiasts for its vibrant, structured, layered, richly textured and lively wines. During the winemaking process, the white wines are slowly pressed and then aged in large 350 litre oak barrels before being transferred to stainless steel vats to maintain the freshness of the wines. Depending on the type of wine, different levels of new oak are used, around 25%. In the vineyard, no herbicides are used, only ploughing and mowing to keep the soil soft, and bud picking is strictly enforced to control yields. The winery is located in Maranges, near the Santenay appellation. The brothers own two first growths of exceptional quality in the village, "La Boutiere" and "La Fussiere", as well as the "Les Parons" of Santenay. Their wines are elegant and fresh, with rich fruit flavours and an intense minerality. These talented brothers have become the rising stars of Burgundy.
