Among the most sought-after grands crus of the Côte de Beaune, the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2023 from Domaine Faiveley embodies the sunlit elegance of a Chardonnay sculpted by rock. From a confidential 0,51 hectare plot planted in 1980 and managed organically on brown soils over hard limestone, this wine combines mineral uprightness with sensual tactile appeal. The favorable exposure promotes slow, steady ripening, yielding grapes of remarkable balance, while a precise barrel programme, including 50% new oak, refines the matter without weighing it down. The cuvée unfolds with notes of white flowers and citrus, white and yellow fruits, then warm brioche, before opening on a satin texture supported by a thread of candied citrus. Praised by international critics for its purity and length, this Grand Cru stands as a centrepiece for your cellar and a mark of excellence at the table, promising indulgent emotions and memorable moments.

Assemblage et vinification

Dedicated entirely to Chardonnay, the king grape of Burgundy's great whites, this 2023 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet is born from a craftsman terroir where a thin layer of brown soil rests on a bed of hard limestone. The vines, planted in 1980, draw mineral energy from deep below that is expressed in the wine's structure. Organic viticulture, respectful of soil and plant life, preserves the purest expression of the site. The harvest is handled with artisanal care before a measured barrel ageing, of which about 50% are new barrels that impart complexity, density and breadth, while once-used barrels bring nuance and delicacy. Rigorous management of élevage aims for harmony, brightness and aromatic precision, while respecting the crystalline identity of the cru. The result is a style that is at once luminous, tense and caressing, where the oak accompanies the wine without ever dominating it.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Pale gold with luminous highlights, crystalline brilliance and fine legs announcing an enveloping, perfectly balanced substance.
• Nose : An elegant bouquet of white flowers, acacia and orange blossom, completed by ripe pear, white peach and hazelnut. Hints of orange zest, brioche and fresh bread intertwine with a stony minerality evocative of the terroir's limestone.
• Palate : Delicate, precise attack, creamy and satin texture. Flavours of cooked fruit and preserved lemon are carried by a saline thread and firm minerality. The balance between flesh, freshness and length signs off with a vibrant, very persistent finish.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 10 and 12°C in large white wine glasses to reveal the aromatic richness and the finesse of the texture. A short early opening allows the bouquet to unfold, gradually revealing its floral, fruity and brioche layers. This great gastronomic white benefits from measured aeration, useful to emphasise its creamy dimension and mineral precision. Cellaring is possible and recommended, provided cellar conditions are appropriate, to further develop notes of hazelnut, dried fruit and gentle spices while retaining a streak of freshness.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : caviar, fine claire oysters, langoustine tempura with fleur de sel.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, lobster roasted in brown butter, crab with preserved lemon.
• Main courses : poached turbot, sole meunière, Bresse poultry with morels, risotto with white truffle.
• Cheeses : Comté 24–36 months, aged Parmigiano, truffled Brie for a dialogue between salinity, richness and depth.
• Desserts : thin tart with candied citrus, very lightly sweetened hazelnut shortbread, as a finale to a gastronomic meal.

Moments de dégustation

Le Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2023 du Domaine Faiveley is the ideal companion:

• To seal an exceptional moment with grace and intensity.
• During a gourmet dinner where each pairing reveals a new facet of the cru.
• As an insider gift for a discerning enthusiast or to enhance a fine cellar.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Domaine Faiveley, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2023
• Appellation : Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru AOC
• Type : Dry white wine
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape : Chardonnay (100%)
• Alcohol : Not specified
• Ageing : Barrel ageing, about 50% new oak
• Volume : Not specified
• Cellaring : Significant ageing potential depending on cellar conditions
• Serving temperature : 10–12°C