COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
100% Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Puligny-Montrachet 2021 is a white wine from the Côte de Beaune, France, made from 100% Chardonnay. The estate, founded in 2005 by brothers Marc and Alexandre Bachelet, is known for its precise, terroir-focused wines. They employ sustainable vineyard management, including no herbicides and hand-harvesting, to ensure grape quality. The 2021 vintage was particularly challenging due to spring frosts, leading to significantly reduced yields but resulting in wines of notable purity and acidity. This village-level Puligny-Montrachet is a blend from several parcels within the appellation, including a parcel called 'les Meix', with vines over 30 years old. The winemaking involves fermentation with indigenous yeasts and aging for 12 months in 350-litre barrels followed by six months in stainless steel, with modest new oak usage (20-35%) to highlight the terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€105
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot was established relatively recently in 2005.
Fact 02
The 2021 vintage saw a 60% reduction in normal production due to frost.
Fact 03
Vineyards are meticulously managed with no herbicides and regular ploughing.
Fact 04
A portion of the wine is aged in larger 350-litre barrels to moderate oak influence.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot employs a modern yet minimalist winemaking approach. Grapes are pressed gently and undergo fermentation with indigenous yeasts, allowing for a natural expression of the Chardonnay. The wine is aged for 12 months in 350-litre barrels, which are larger than standard to impart a more subtle oak influence, followed by six months in stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness. New oak usage is kept between 20% and 35%, ensuring that the wine's terroir remains the primary focus. This careful aging process contributes to the wine's balance, texture, and long-term aging potential.
