Jac Carillon B. Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jac Carillon
Label Name:
 
B. Batard Montrachet Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet (Puligny‑Montrachet / Chassagne‑Montrachet), Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly regarded by critics and merchants (mid–high 90s for comparable vintages). Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy: 95–98 (Bâtard‑Montrachet commentary); Vivino average ~4. 6/5; strong auction/merchant scores and high market prices

Tasting Note
Rich, powerful Grand Cru Chardonnay—white flowers, pear, honey and toasted almond with pronounced limestone minerality, creamy texture and toasted-oak spice. Very long, saline, citrus-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, turbot, roast chicken, veal sweetbreads with morels, aged Comté; Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso‑glazed sea bass, tempura prawns, Cantonese steamed fish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; pneumatic press; slow barrel fermentation and élevage on fine lees for ~18 months (≈20% new French oak), then 6 months in stainless steel; light fining and filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Carillon family viticulturists in Puligny since the 16th century. Jacques Carillon created his domaine in 2010, managing ~5.5 ha with sustainable practices and very small Grand Cru parcels.