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Wine Description
The Story
Located in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet, the center of the four communes comprising the renowned Côte des Blancs, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet has eastern exposure and a chalky soil that is quite heavy on the surface. Chardonnay grapes are fermented in oak barrels and aged an average of 18 months before bottling.
Soil and aspect are crucial to Grand Cru vineyard siting, and soils vary widely in the Côte de Beaune. The Grand Cru wh...
Wine Information
A full-bodied, powerful wine with intense aromas and flavors of fruit, flowers, mushrooms and spices. This wine is more elegant than a Bâtard-Montrachet, with a fine balance between acidity and savor. It is made for aging and will develop 10 to 20 years, even longer in great vintages.