Among the very small circle of legendary Grand Crus, the Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2023 - Jean Chartron stands out as an evident choice: a luminous wine where Burgundian precision meets pure emotion. On the slopes of Puligny-Montrachet, the clay-limestone soils provide a mineral depth that elevates Chardonnay. The 2023 vintage, chiselled and bright, produced a great white of balance and tension, both generous and architectured, equally at home at an exceptional dinner or as a highlight in a dream cellar. This cuvée speaks to aesthetes seeking a wine that appeals to the intellect as much as the senses, to those after precision of gesture, unpretentious elegance and clear fruit enhanced by measured élevage. You will find dense material, vibrant energy and an aromatic signature of rare finesse, all carried by a majestic length that makes the tasting endure.

Assemblage et vinification

Made exclusively from Chardonnay, this Grand Cru comes from vines of about 40 years old farmed using organic viticulture (not certified). On this clay-limestone terroir of Puligny-Montrachet, the grape finds an ideal setting to express its most noble side, between mineral straightness and rich texture. The élevage, carried out over 14 months in oak barrels of which 40% are new, strikes an elegant balance between the charm of wood and the clarity of the fruit. The delicate patina of oak, finely dosed, brings notes of gingerbread and nuts while preserving the wine's internal freshness. Care at every stage, from the vineyard to the cellar, translates into purity of expression, a harmonious structure and a clear reading of the terroir, without excess or aromatic masking.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Bright gold, clear and deep, with bright reflections that subtly catch the light. The weight suggests perfectly contained concentration, promising a silky texture and remarkable presence on the palate.
• Nose : A complex bouquet where dried flowers, gentian and star anise intertwine, soon joined by ripe peach, delicate citrus, beeswax and a frame of noble oak. Accents of hazelnut and almond mark the precise élevage without diminishing the clarity of the fruit.
• Palate : A frank, broad attack, a full-bodied core with muscular shoulders, then a deep, luminous mid-palate. The wine unfolds with authority, reconciling breadth and verticality, before a very long, vibrant finish driven by subtle salinity and admirable precision.

Temperature de service et conseils

Serve between 12 and 14°C in a large white wine glass to fully reveal the texture and aromatic complexity. In its youth, a gentle decant in a wide carafe can refine the bouquet and let the material unfurl smoothly. Store bottles on their side, away from light, in a cool, stable cellar. Its structure gives it a cellaring potential of 15 to 20 years, during which the oak will integrate further, the palette will gain honeyed and dried fruit notes, and the finish will become even more harmonious.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : delicate gougères, parmesan shortcrust tartlets, shellfish rillettes.
• Starters : seared foie gras, warm lobster salad, lightly seasoned brown crab and crab claws.
• Main courses : roasted lobster, fish in cream or beurre blanc, poultry with supreme sauce, crustacean risotto.
• Cheeses : aged comté, beaufort, pressed mountain tomme, lightly aged brie.
• Desserts : thin citrus tart, almond shortbread, fresh lemon notes to close a meal.

Moments de dégustation

More than a great wine, an on-table experience that sets the pace for a refined meal. It accompanies moments when precision in culinary gesture and terroir depth are sought.

• To elevate a gourmet dinner where food and wine pairing becomes a craftsman's score.
• For an intimate celebration, when elegance is whispered rather than ostentatious.
• As an exceptional gift for a lover of top Burgundy whites.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2023 - Jean Chartron
• Appellation : AOC Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
• Type : Dry white wine, Grand Cru
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape : Chardonnay 100%
• Terroir : Clay-limestone soil, commune of Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune
• Viticulture : Organic (not certified)
• Élevage : 14 months in oak barrels
• New oak : 40%
• Key aromas : dried flowers, gentian, star anise, peach, citrus, beeswax, hazelnut, almond
• Cellaring : 15 to 20 years
• Serving temperature : 12 to 14°C
• Louvins reference : CAV-VBLANC-BATARD-MONTRACHET-GRAND-CRU-CHARTRON-2023
• Rating : Burghound 91-93