BâtardMontrachet

Bâtard-Montrachet is a Grand Cru vineyard in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy, France. It lies on a southeast-facing slope that straddles the communes of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, adjacent to Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet. The wines produced here are white and exclusively Chardonnay.

The name Bâtard-Montrachet translates roughly as Bastard Montrachet; the origin of the epithet is uncertain, but it has long been used to designate an offshoot or secondary parcel associated with the Montrachet hillside. The site is characterized by limestone-rich marl soils with calcareous subsoil and a well-drained, sloping terroir that contributes to concentration and aging potential.

Vintages from Bâtard-Montrachet tend to yield powerful, intensely aromatic whites with notes of citrus, white peach, almond, and mineral, often with toasty oak. Wines are known for their structure and length, and they typically require several years of aging to show their full balance.

As a Grand Cru, the production is relatively limited and the wines command high prices; quality can vary with vintage and winemaking approach, but well-made examples age for decades.