Among Burgundy's great white wines that write the history of taste in golden letters, the Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2022, Domaine de la Vougeraie stands as a manifesto of elegance and completeness. On this famed slope, chalk comes to the surface, the light sculpts ripeness, and Chardonnay reaches a form of the absolute. This cuvée speaks to wine lovers seeking pure emotion, the precision of balance, and a tactile sense of dimension on the palate. At celebratory tables or during a contemplative tête-à-tête, this Grand Cru answers a frequently elusive quest: to unite the power of a terroir with the finesse of a crystalline structure. The 2022 vintage, bright and precise, offers generous aromatics supported by a structuring freshness that promises majestic evolution. True to the estate's spirit, Domaine de la Vougeraie delivers here a very pure reading of the place, with respectful vinification that prioritises soil expression and the complexity of time. On opening the bottle, the wine already sings, but beneath its pale golden robe it hints at a reserve of further brilliance to be revealed. A white that endures, sculpting memories like a work of art rediscovered at every tasting.

Blend and winemaking

This great wine is a Chardonnay from Burgundy sourced from the Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune. Careful grape selection and meticulous cellar work preserve the fruit's aromatic integrity and the terroir's mineral signature. The winemaking, carried out with Domaine de la Vougeraie’s expertise, aims for balance between breadth and tension to express a silky texture, measured depth and a savoury length. The élevage, patiently refined in the cellar, supports the wine without overpowering it, favouring clarity of expression and persistence. Every detail is considered so the Grand Cru may express its most nuanced dimension, with precision that magnifies the 2022 vintage and exalts its timeless nobility.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Bright pale gold, luminous highlights, flawless clarity that presages a chiselled, deep structure.
• Nose: Refined bouquet of white-fleshed fruits, citrus zest, delicate hazelnut, fresh butter, a touch of white flowers and a chalky trace evoking wet stone after rain.
• Palate: Generous attack, satin mid-palate, saline energy that stretches the wine, great persistence on noble bitters and prolonged minerality—signs of promising ageing potential.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Grand Cru between 12 et 14°C in large Burgundy-style glasses to encourage gentle aeration and the release of aromas. A brief decant at a controlled temperature can reveal additional nuances without upsetting the structure. To appreciate its evolution, follow the bottle over several hours—the wine gains complexity with aeration. Store in a calm cellar with stable humidity to allow this 2022 to express its full potential over the coming years.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: delicate gougères, mushroom tartlets, parmesan shortbread with lemon cream.
• Starters: scallop carpaccio, warm lobster with citrus, white asparagus with mousseline sauce.
• Main courses: roasted turbot with beurre blanc, Bresse chicken with cream and morels, spelt risotto with truffle.
• Cheeses: aged Comté, alpine Beaufort, truffled Brillat-Savarin.
• Desserts: thin tart with poached pears, light vanilla sabayon, lightly sweetened almond entremets.

Tasting occasions

Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2022 is the ideal companion:

• To celebrate a rare occasion with splendour and delicacy.
• At a gastronomic dinner where precise service elevates each dish.
• As an exceptional gift for an enthusiast or a collector's cellar.

Characteristics

• Name : Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2022, Domaine de la Vougeraie
• Appellation : AOC Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
• Type : Burgundy white wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape variety : Chardonnay (100%)
• Alcohol : 13% vol. environ
• Ageing : refined in the estate cellar, terroir expression preserved
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : great ageing potential
• Serving temperature : 12–14°C