Among the great whites that define Burgundian excellence, the Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2022, Domaine Thomas Morey stands out for its architectural grace and luminous intensity. Here, Chardonnay reaches an apotheosis of strength and craftsmen-like precision. The pale gold colour hints at deep substance, while the nose opens with immediate complexity, a true prelude to a thoughtfully built palate. This Grand Cru speaks to aesthetes seeking a wine to grace a high-end gastronomic dinner, and to collectors looking for an icon to age. It answers the desire for a serious, generous white, supported by natural freshness that gives it uprightness, length and longevity. With its harmonious concentration, this 2022 has the makings of a great bottle for aging and promises, after some patience, a compelling dialogue between terroir depth and fruit purity. An exceptional creation that transcends the ordinary to reveal the French art of living.

Blend and winemaking

This Grand Cru is made exclusively from Chardonnay from vines of about 60 ans, spread over two emblematic plots of the Bâtard-Montrachet climat. The aromatic profile, marked by ripe lemon, white flowers and stone fruit, reflects rigorous selection and attentive vineyard management. In the cellar, the pursuit of balance guides every action. Subtle notes of toasted bread and vanilla reveal a controlled élevage, conceived not to dominate but to support texture and length. The vintage's natural richness is counterbalanced by perfectly integrated acidity, ensuring both energy and elegance. Everything works to preserve the naked expression of the limestone terroir, that mineral imprint that tensions the wine, gives it relief and allows it to age gracefully.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Bright, pale gold with delicate pearly highlights. The sparkle of the disc confirms the purity of the material and suggests great vitality. On pouring, the wine shows fine, regular legs indicating deep texture and a silky mouthfeel without heaviness.
• Nose : A bouquet of rare complexity combining ripe lemon, white flowers and stone fruit, with a finely chiselled citrus thread. Fresh almond brings a delicate nuance, while hints of toasted bread and a touch of vanilla indicate precise oak. Aeration reveals chalky minerality, a direct vibrancy that promises fascinating development.
• Palate : Broad, enveloping attack supported by remarkably controlled density. The mid-palate richness pairs with natural acidity that stretches the finish, giving a salivating length. Caressing texture, controlled energy, persistent finish with echoes of citrus, almond and warm stone. A masterful balance that will need patience to reveal its full measure.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Bâtard-Montrachet at 12°C in large glasses to enhance its aromatic range and refine its contours. Opening the bottle about thirty minutes before service allows the toasty and vanilla notes to integrate smoothly with the fruit. A gentle decant in a wide, cool carafe can be considered for the wine's youth. Store bottles on their side, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. This 2022 will gain complexity after a few years of rest and offers a cellaring potential of up to 30 years, depending on cellar conditions and personal tasting preferences.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : herb puff pastries, mushroom tartlets, delicate gougères.
• Starters : lobster bavarois, asparagus flan with smoked salmon, scallop carpaccio with citrus.
• Main courses : poultry in a creamy morel sauce, turbot poached in beurre blanc, pike quenelles with crayfish.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Beaufort, Brillat-Savarin, hard cheeses with subtle salinity.
• Desserts : lightly sweetened citrus or yellow-fruit desserts, thin apricot tart, almond sable.

Tasting occasions

The Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2022, Domaine Thomas Morey, is the ideal companion:

• To elevate an exceptional dinner centred on precision cuisine.
• At a tasting among connoisseurs, where the expressions of great terroirs are compared and savoured.
• As a rare gift intended to honour a milestone celebration and leave a memorable impression.

Characteristics

• Name : Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2022, Domaine Thomas Morey
• Appellation : AOC Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
• Type : Dry white wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape variety : Chardonnay
• Alcohol : Not provided
• Ageing : Controlled élevage, precision and balance
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : Up to 30 years depending on cellar conditions
• Serving temperature : 12°C