Jean Chartron Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2022 (750ml)
Jean Chartron Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2022 (750ml)
Pale gold with glints of straw and a satiny sheen, Jean Chartron Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2022 (100% Chardonnay) opens with a rich, deep bouquet—brioche, ripe pear, lemon curd, toasted hazelnut, and subtle spice, layered with smoke and crushed stone. Sourced from this prestigious Grand Cru straddling Puligny and Chassagne, the wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels (35–40% new), with bâtonnage and extended lees contact enhancing volume and complexity. The palate is broad and commanding, yet precisely defined—stone fruit, citrus cream, and marzipan glide over a dense, mineral-laced frame. Acidity brings structure and lift, guiding into a long, resonant finish of savoury depth and refined power. A monumental Bâtard—voluminous, textural, and built to age.
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Decanter, 95/100
Decanter, 95/100
Weighty but not heavy, the Chartron Bâtard opens with ripe apple fruit aromas abundantly shaded with hints of spice, honey, and cream. The texture is dense and concentrated; some may find it a bit rich, especially after the crystalline purity of the wines further up the slope, but it will undoubtedly please true lovers of the appellation. Chartron farms 0.12 hectares of 60-year-old vines on the Chassagne side; the 2022 at present is still slightly closed, but in five years, it should begin to open and drink well for decades. (CC)
