Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet

The Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) is a Grand Cru appellation in the Côte de Beaune, in the Côte-d'Or.

The villages of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet share the Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet vineyards. Chevalier is located in Puligny, as is Bienvenues, while Criots is located in Chassagne. These are the southernmost Grand Crus of the Côte-d’Or, located between Meursault (to the north) and Santenay (to the south). First appearing in the Middle Ages as an early project of the Cistercian Abbey of Maizières and the lords of Chagny, Montrachet (pronounced Mon-Rachet) truly came into its own in the 17th century. No one disputes it: this is the finest Chardonnay in the world! Montrachet is also a family comprising four neighboring grands crus: Chevalier-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet (AOC grands crus of July 31, 1937).

Wine Characteristics:
While subtle differences emerge among the various climats, they share common traits. With a golden color and emerald highlights—turning yellow with age—the bouquet of this white wine evokes butter and warm croissants, ferns, dried fruits, spices, and honey. The body and bouquet are indistinguishable, as structure and harmony blend into perfect unity. Creamy yet firm, dry yet caressing, enveloping and deep, it possesses every grace beneath an unyielding character.