Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru (PM)
At a Glance
- Size: 0.49 ha (1.21 ac)
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Vine Age: Planted in 1965
- Terroir: Just below Le Montrachet in upper part of plot, rich shallow soil on well-draining bedrock
- Viticulture: Certified organic and biodynamic
- Vinification: Gentle pneumatic pressing, 12 to 24 hours settling of must, alcoholic fermentation on fine lees in barrels (20-50% new oak). Aged for 16 to 20 months, fined/ filtered if necessary, bottled by gravity.