Bachelet Monnot Santenay Blanc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bachelet Monnot
Label Name:
 
Santenay Blanc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Santenay, Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin (Vinous) 88–90; Jasper Morris MW (Inside Burgundy) 87–88; Jancis Robinson 16+ (2024)

Tasting Note
Fresh, mineral-driven Chardonnay: green apple, pear, Meyer lemon, white flowers, almond skin and brioche; creamy mid-palate from oak, precise acidity and a stony, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled scallops, lobster, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, Brie or goat cheese. Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, sushi (fatty fish), Thai coconut/green curry with fish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; long pressing; native-yeast fermentation; élevage 12 months in 350L demi-muids (≈20% new oak), followed by ~6 months in tank before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine run by brothers Marc and Alexandre Bachelet (modern era from 2005); ~20 ha across Santenay/Maranges/Puligny; sustainable/biodynamic practices; favors large 350L barrels for élevage.