Burgundy, France

750ml

Chardonnay

The appellation Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet was created in 1937, the name "criots" coming from "chalk/" stone of the vineyard.

This vineyard of 1.57 hectares is one of the smallest appellations in France, producing only a small quantity of its rare wine every year. At an altitude of around 240m, a little lower than its Grands Crus neighbors Chevalier-Montrachet and Montrachet, it is the only one of the 4 Grands Crus in the South of Côte de Beaune that is situated entirely in the village of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Made exclusively from Chardonnay, this vineyard benefits from an easterly exposure which guarantees maximum ripeness of the grapes. The soil is made of gravel and is relatively well-drained. It is based on the Bathonian limestone with outcrops of mixed clays.

“This white shows some heft and what feels like urgency to the peach, melon, butterscotch and toast flavors. The driving acidity persists through the lingering finish.The exceptionally rich and opulently texted broad-shouldered flavors coat the palate with dry extract on the sappy and lemony finish that offers good but not really special depth and persistence on the mildly warm finale. Best from 2020 through 2028. 25 cases made, 5 cases imported"