Maison Michel Picard - Château de Chassagne MontRachetBATARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU 2005TERROIRTERROIR :Côte de Beaune Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay Soil: Clay-and-limestone VINIFICATION & AGEINGVINIFICATION :The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted Pneumatic pressing No settling or fining Fermented on fine lees in new oak barrels, with daily stirring AGEING : In oak barrels for 18 months, on the lees, with regular stirring once or twice a month Malolactic fermentation in barrels Bottled without filtering TASTINGCOLOR :Clear and brilliant pale gold NOSE :Delicate and complex bouquet Citrus fruits and white flowers aromas combine with elegant toasted nuances MOUTH :Not fully expressive for the moment, but mouth feel has an excellent ageing potential Flavors are in harmony with the bouquet A fine line of minerality and a long finish WINES & FOOD PAIRINGWINES & FOOD PAIRING :The elegant strength of this wine goes well with the fine flesh of many types of shellfish or fish such as pike or trout Printable Version - PDF
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