Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2020

Intro: The 2020 vintage of the Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru from Pierre Yves Colin Morey is regarded as a major white Burgundy from a top parcel and produced by a highly respected domaine. Pierre Yves Colin Morey practices a philosophy of minimal intervention and focuses on terroir, relying on longer press cycles and large format barrels. For the 2020 vintage, the domaine noted that the Bâtard parcel “seems to suffer less in hot years; large scaled, then open and layered, fine citrus complexity.”

Region: Burgundy || Winery: Domaine Pierre Yves Colin Morey

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Aging: Matured in the estate’s cellars for approximately 18–20 months in French oak barrels (with emphasis on large format barrels, minimal small barrel new oak intrusion) before bottling

ABV: 14.5% || Decant: 30 minutes || Serving Temp: 12-14°C

Pairing: Lobster or large sea scallops with beurre blanc or truffle butter; turbot or fine white fish in an almond/parsley sauce

Tasting Notes: The 2020 Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru, Pierre Yves Colin Morey shows a brilliant golden hue with green reflections. The nose reveals ripe peach, apricot, pear, white flowers, toasted almond, and honey. Full bodied yet refined, with creamy texture, lively acidity, and chalky minerality. The finish is long, persistent, and mineral driven, built for graceful ageing rather than immediate display