📜 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
A white grand cru of Burgundy in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet, with wines from Chardonnay.
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet is a white grand cru in Burgundy, in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet in the Côte de Beaune. The wines are made from Chardonnay. The vineyard is small and lies on a slope next to the famous Bâtard-Montrachet and near Montrachet.
The name has two parts. "Bienvenues" means "welcome", and "Bâtard" is the historic name of the site. "Montrachet" was later added after the neighbouring famous vineyard. The soil is limestone with clay.
Wines from Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet are powerful and elegant, with aromas of citrus, white flowers and nuts, and a mineral finish. With age they gain buttery notes. Grand cru status is given only to the best sites, with stricter rules. It is a still white wine, and only one grape is allowed: Chardonnay. White Burgundy grand crus are considered the benchmark for Chardonnay. Such wines are served with fish, poultry and creamy dishes.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet ← main grape of ← 🍇 Chardonnay → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Côte de Beaune
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Chardonnay
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet?
A white grand cru in Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, made from Chardonnay.
What does the name mean?
"Bienvenues" means "welcome", "Bâtard" is the historic name of the site, and "Montrachet" comes from the neighbouring vineyard.
What wines does Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet give?
Powerful, elegant whites with aromas of citrus, flowers and nuts.
What to read next
- 🍷 Still wine — Ordinary wine without carbon dioxide bubbles.
- 🍷 White wine — Wine made from grape juice without the skins; it can come from pale and even dark berries.
Similar
📜 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet · 📜 Bâtard-Montrachet · 📜 Corton-Charlemagne · 📜 Charlemagne · 📜 Chevalier-Montrachet · 📜 Montrachet
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.