Bachelet Monnot Pommard 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bachelet Monnot
Label Name:
 
Pommard
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Pommard, Côte de Beaune
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Positive reviews from Burgundy specialists; Jancis Robinson noted freshness (16. 5+ for related bottlings); trade praise from Neal Martin/Vinous and retail listings cite strong quality; past vintages scored ~91–92 by major critics (Wine Advocate/Vinous for nearby vintages)

Tasting Note
Mid-weight Burgundy with bright red and dark cherry, brambly black fruit, bay/undergrowth notes, a subtle ferrous edge, fresh acidity and silky texture with gentle grip and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed aubergine, shiitake mushroom stir-fry, mildly spiced Korean BBQ.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, ~50% whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts; maceration and gentle extraction; aged 12–18 months in oak (≈30% new). Minimal-intervention, sustainably farmed viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot (brothers Marc & Alexandre) works family vineyards across the Côte de Beaune. Established from family holdings (formalised c.2005), the domaine focuses on low-intervention, sustainable viticulture and old-vine Pinot Noir.