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Montrachet Grand Cru 2018 - Bouchard Père et Fils
(94 - 96)/100 Parker
As William Kelley commented on January 9, 2020: "The Montrachet Grand Cru 2018 rises from the glass with an expressive bouquet of spiced pears, orange oil, white flowers, nutmeg and custard. On the palate, it is full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with a deep, concentrated, layered and textured heart, supported by lively, balancing acids and ending with a long, expansive finish".
In the 13th century, the Cistercian monks received as a donation a few vines located on "le Mont Chauve" or "Mont Rachaz", between Puligny and Chassagne. Over the centuries, the Montrachet earned the nicknames of "white vine of the Lord" or "King of Kings". Today it is considered the greatest dry white wine in the world. Coming from a very poor terroir, it proves that the greatest wines often come from regions where the growing conditions are the most extreme. In 1838, Bouchard Père & Fils acquired 89 acres of this unique vineyard.
TASTING NOTE : Exquisite bouquet with multiple aromas skillfully blended with a note of toasted. Perfect harmony of power, smoothness and delicacy. The king of kings. Very good keeping potential.
WINE AND FOOD AGREEMENTS: Noble fish and shellfish in sauce, foie gras.
TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE : Between 12°C and 14°C.
GUARDIAN POTENTIAL: 7 to 10 years and over
SALES: manual, in small boxes of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each bunch.
VINIFICATION : The pressing process is in two phases: first juice is removed, then the juice is pressed. pressing in two-hour cycles.
MATURING: 12 to 13 months in French oak barrels, with up to 15% new barrels depending on the vintage.
AGEING : The cellars of the Bastions of the old Château de Beaune offer ideal environmental conditions. Thanks to a natural hygrometry and temperatures constant, this Grand Cru enjoys a perfectly adapted environment from an early age. to a serene ageing.
GRAPE VARIETY : Chardonnay
EXHIBITION: East / Southeast
SOIL OF THE CALL : Gravelly, Triassic Limestone
TOTAL AREA OF THE APPELLATION IN PRODUCTION :7.99 hectares
AREA AREA IN PRODUCTION : 0.89 hectares
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 94-96/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Dry white |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Montrachet |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Burgundy Classification | Grands Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | Bouchard Père et Fils |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
