The 2013 Montrachet from Bouchard Père & Fils is a magnificently sculpted and deeply expressive wine, capturing the vintage’s cool tension through layers of refined power. The bouquet opens with aromas of lemon curd, white peach, citrus blossom, and crushed oyster shell, woven with hints of hazelnut, flint, and subtle spice. On the palate, the wine is both commanding and weightless—silky in texture yet driven by a vivid line of acidity and an intense, chalk-saturated mineral core. Flavors of stone fruit, citrus, delicate florals, and seamlessly integrated oak unfold with remarkable precision, building into a long, resonant finish marked by energy, purity, and quiet majesty. Still youthful and poised for decades of evolution, the 2013 Montrachet stands as a profound and timeless expression of this hallowed Grand Cru.
Bouchard Pere & Fils Description
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most storied domaines, with roots dating back to 1731 and a reputation built on meticulous stewardship of some of the Côte de Beaune’s greatest vineyards. The estate combines centuries of tradition with modern precision, farming its premier and grand cru holdings with a focus on low yields, soil vitality, and strict parcel-by-parcel vinification. Among its crown jewels is Le Montrachet, the most exalted white-wine vineyard in the world. This legendary Grand Cru sits at the heart of the Puligny–Chassagne slope, defined by its thin, chalk-limestone soils and perfect mid-slope exposure, producing Chardonnay of unparalleled depth, power, and mineral refinement. Under Bouchard’s careful hand, Montrachet becomes a wine of profound balance and longevity—an expression of terroir that marries grandeur with purity.
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