Bachelet Monnot Maranges 1er la Fussiere Blanc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bachelet Monnot
Label Name:
 
Maranges 1er la Fussiere Blanc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Maranges, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 90–92 for 2022. Jancis Robinson ~16+ tasting notes

Tasting Note
Pale gold; citrus, pear and white-flower notes with brioche, lanolin and flinty/mineral salinity. Precise, fresh acidity and a sapid, stony finish (elegant, terroir-driven).

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled/roasted white fish, beurre blanc, roast chicken, mild hard cheeses (Cantal, Comté). Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, miso-glazed cod, tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Thai seafood curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; long press and native-yeast fermentation in 350L barrels (≈20% new). Aged ~12 months in barrel then ~6 months in stainless steel; minimal bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot, founded by Marc & Alexandre Bachelet in 2005, farms ~22 ha (mix owned/long-term lease) in Maranges and nearby Côte de Beaune sites; organic/sustainable practices.