Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2018

The 2018 Bâtard‑Montrachet Grand Cru is an exceptional white wine from the slopes of Puligny‑Montrachet and Chassagne‑Montrachet, among the greatest crus of the Côte de Beaune. It perfectly embodies the elegance, concentration, and purity of Chardonnay in a remarkable vintage.

Its light golden color with green highlights precedes a remarkable nose, blending white flowers** (acacia, lilac), yellow peach, ripe pear, with touches of **toasted almond, vanilla brioche, and delicate spices:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

On the palate, it offers a **full, rich, and textured body**, with a **vibrant and lively acidity** that perfectly balances its power, a **long-lasting saline finish**, and a fresh, mineral aftertaste:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

This wine **combines aromatic concentration with finesse**, with beautiful tension on the palate and remarkable breadth, typical of high-end wines for aging:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

Serve between 12 and 14 °C — Food pairing: pan-seared scallops, Thermidor lobster, foie gras, sweetbreads or fine poultry, delicate fish in cream sauce. Age for 10 to 15 years, or even longer depending on conditions:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

A rare Grand Cru, both ample and taut, imposing and refined, reflecting a legendary terroir and an exceptional vintage.