COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Lucien Le Moine
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru from Lucien Le Moine is a white wine from the esteemed appellation within Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy. The producer, Lucien Le Moine, is a micro-négociant founded by Mounir and Rotem Saouma, known for their dedication to sourcing grapes from top-tier vineyards with old vines. Their philosophy emphasizes purity and the precise expression of terroir. The Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet vineyard itself is a small, highly regarded site, contributing to the wine's distinctiveness. The 2021 vintage faced challenging climatic conditions, requiring careful winemaking to showcase the vintage's character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€6750
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines for this wine are nearly 100 years old.
Fact 02
Lucien Le Moine limits production to 100 barrels annually.
Fact 03
This appellation is one of the smallest in Burgundy.
Fact 04
The wine is the 4th most highly rated of its appellation by critics.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Lucien Le Moine's winemaking for Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru involves sourcing grapes from old vines. The vinification process emphasizes minimal intervention, with no fining or filtering. Fermentation occurs in 100% new oak, followed by an extended aging period of 18-24 months on the lees. This extended lees contact is a key technique used to build complexity and texture in the wine.
