The 2020 Burgundy vintage is widely regarded as one of the standout recent years for top vineyards, combining excellent ripeness, concentration, balance and energy. Warm, dry conditions favored full phenolic development, and the very best growers—including DRC—produced wines with depth, precision and long-term potential. In the case of Montrachet, 2020 achieved near-universal acclaim from critics, with 100-point praise for its richness, structure and aging capability, making it one of the most coveted white Burgundies of the modern era.
Appearance: Bright golden straw with luminous clarity and youthful vibrancy—classic visual intensity for a grand white Burgundy of stature.
Aromas: Intensely perfumed and multi-layered, with exuberant scents of ripe orchard fruit (pear, golden apple, quince), stone fruit (apricot, peach), and citrus blossom. Hints of honeyed brioche, fresh-baked pastry, toasted nuts, nutmeg and subtle spice add complexity, while saline minerality and floral lift provide finesse and breadth in the bouquet.
Palate: Dry, medium-to-full bodied and beautifully structured. The palate delivers concentrated yet poised flavors of orchard and stone fruit, balanced by vibrant natural acidity and a refined mineral thread that gives tension and drive. Ultra-fine oak integration brings subtle vanillin spice and creamy texture without overwhelming the purity of fruit. Despite richness and breadth, there’s remarkable energy and delineation, showing both power and poise.
Finish: Long, resonant and harmonious, with lingering citrus zest, orchard fruit, spice and a gently saline mineral echo that carries the profile to a refined close.
Overall: A magnificent expression of DRC’s legendary Montrachet—combining expressive aromatics, structural precision and depth with a regal yet balanced profile. This is both immediate in appeal and unquestionably built for long-term cellaring.
Serving: ~11–13 °C; decant gently (20–30 min) in youth to allow aromatics to open.
Pairing: Lobster with brown butter, sea bass with citrus beurre blanc, scallops, turbot, roasted halibut, creamy poultry with herbs, or aged Comté.
Drinking window (estimate): 2030–2070+ — a wine with decades of evolution ahead.
