Overview
The village that shares Le Montrachet — Alexandre Dumas said it should be drunk 'kneeling, with head bowed'. The four Grand Crus produce the world's greatest dry white wines of staggering richness, complexity and longevity.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium lemon
- Nose
- White peach, Hazelnut, Almond, Toasted brioche and Cream.
- Palate
- The pinnacle of dry white wine — Montrachet Grand Cru. Generally full-bodied, crisp acidity, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Full4/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Chardonnay
Aromas And Notes
White peachHazelnutAlmondCitrus blossomToasted briocheCreamMineralsHoneyBeeswaxGingerButterscotch
Terroir
Continental — the best Montrachet plots face east-southeast at 250m altitude.
LimestoneMarlClay-limestone
Food Pairings
Lobster thermidorTurbotVeal sweetbreadsAged Beaufort
Notable Producers
- Domaine Leflaive, founded 1905 - Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
- Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, founded 1760 - Montrachet Grand Cru