Description
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Bâtard-Montrachet is located at the point where villages of Puligny Montrachet and Chassagne Montrachet converge. It borders the Bienvenues Bâtard Montrachet vineyard and is right below the Montrachet’s one.
It is exposed to the sun from the east, and sits on a terroir composed of chalky soil. It is also the largest of the five Grands Crus.
Winemaking :
The Chardonnay grapes are harvested by hand and placed in small cases to protect the fruit.
After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in oak barrels produced by Louis Jadot’s own cooperage. Approximately one-third of the barrels are new.
The wine matures for approximately 15 months on its fine lees before preparation for bottling.
Louis Jadot stirs its Grand Cru white wines twice after fermentation, once during summer and once during autumn, contributing texture and complexity while preserving balance and freshness.
Food pairing
- Lobster with butter sauce
- Seared scallops
- King prawns
- Grilled turbot
- Sea bass or sea bream
- Sashimi and premium sushi
- Tuna tartare
- Uni sea urchin
- Foie gras
- Mushroom or truffle risotto
- Roast chicken with morel sauce
- Veal with a creamy sauce
- Mature Comté
- Grilled Mediterranean fish
Serving recommendation
Serve at approximately 12–14°C in a large Zalto glass.
When enjoyed young, opening the bottle approximately one hour before serving may help reveal its aromatic detail and texture. Avoid serving it excessively cold, as this will conceal its complexity.
