2020 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Les Boutieres

The 2020 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Les Boutières is a refined white Burgundy that showcases just how exciting this often-overlooked corner of the Côte de Beaune can be. Crafted from Chardonnay and sourced from a premier cru site better known for reds, this cuvée offers a striking balance of purity, minerality and generous fruit. It’s a brilliant choice for Burgundy lovers seeking premier cru quality with real character and a touch of insider appeal. Les Boutières sits on the southern edge of the Côte de Beaune, where slightly warmer exposures and limestone-rich soils give the wine both ripeness and tension. Domaine Bachelet-Monnot is renowned for its precise, terroir-driven whites, and this 2020 bottling captures the vintage’s concentration while retaining the domaine’s hallmark finesse. The result is a wine that speaks clearly of its place and promises rewarding evolution in bottle.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2020 Maranges 1er Cru Les Boutières shows a bright, pale gold color with greenish highlights, suggesting both youth and freshness. The nose opens with lifted aromas of lemon zest, crisp pear and green apple, followed by white flowers, chalky minerality and a hint of crushed almond. With air, subtle notes of citrus blossom, fresh butter and a whisper of oak spice emerge, adding complexity without overwhelming the fruit. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied yet incisive, combining ripe stone-fruit flavors—think white peach and nectarine—with a citrus-driven core and a distinct saline edge. The texture is silky but energized by a lively, linear acidity that carries the flavors through a long, mouthwatering finish. Hints of hazelnut, flint and light brioche appear on the back palate, pointing to careful élevage. While already expressive and accessible in its youth, this 2020 has the structure and freshness to evolve beautifully over the next 5–8 years, gaining more creaminess and complexity with time in bottle.

Production
Les Boutières is a premier cru vineyard in Maranges characterized by limestone and marl soils with good drainage, giving naturally low yields and grapes with concentrated aromas and a marked mineral spine. Domaine Bachelet-Monnot farms its parcels here with a strong respect for the environment, favoring careful vineyard work and largely manual harvesting to ensure optimal ripeness and selection of bunches at the vine. After harvest, the Chardonnay is gently pressed, and the must is fermented with native yeasts in oak barrels, a portion of which are older to avoid excessive wood influence. The wine then ages on its fine lees, with minimal bâtonnage, to build texture and complexity while preserving tension and clarity of fruit before being bottled with a light touch in the cellar.

Food & Serving
This white Maranges 1er Cru is a versatile partner at the table, pairing beautifully with dishes such as roast chicken with herbs, pan-seared scallops, grilled turbot, cod with beurre blanc, or creamy seafood pastas. It also works well alongside poultry terrines, veal blanquette, and semi-soft cheeses like Comté or Tomme. Serve at around 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight its freshness and aromatic detail; as it warms slightly in the glass, the wine’s texture and nuance will unfold. A brief decant of 20–30 minutes can help the aromas open up, especially in its youth, but it can also be enjoyed directly after opening if allowed a bit of time in the glass.

Producer
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot is a relatively young but highly acclaimed estate in Burgundy, founded in 2005 by brothers Marc and Alexandre Bachelet, who hail from a long line of vignerons. Based in Dezize-lès-Maranges, on the southern fringe of the Côte de Beaune, the domaine has quickly earned a reputation for producing some of the most precise and terroir-expressive wines in the area, both red and white. Their holdings span key appellations in Maranges, Santenay, Puligny-Montrachet and beyond, and their meticulous approach in the vineyard and cellar has garnered critical praise and a loyal following among Burgundy enthusiasts. Today, Bachelet-Monnot is widely recognized as a leading light in revitalizing the reputation of Maranges, demonstrating that these hillsides can yield wines of real pedigree and refinement.

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