Bouchard Père & Fils – Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014 – Burgundy France

Bouchard Père & Fils Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014 is a Chardonnay from one of Burgundy’s most prestigious Grand Cru vineyards. Sourced from a parcel on the Puligny-Montrachet side of Bâtard-Montrachet, it combines richness, mineral precision, and remarkable complexity in a benchmark expression of Grand Cru white Burgundy.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2014
• Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
• Aging: 14 months in French oak (15% new oak)
• Vineyard: Puligny-Montrachet side of Bâtard-Montrachet
• Style: Grand Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Yellow plum, citrus, orchard fruit
• Savory: White flowers, hazelnut, cold stone minerality
• Structure: Powerful, layered, and exceptionally long

Bâtard-Montrachet is renowned for producing some of Burgundy’s most powerful and age-worthy white wines. The higher limestone content of Bouchard’s parcel contributes freshness and mineral tension, balancing the richness and concentration of the site. The 2014 vintage delivers remarkable depth and complexity while maintaining precision and elegance.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Grand Cru fruit from one of Burgundy’s most legendary vineyards
• A benchmark Chardonnay capable of decades of development
• Combines power, richness, and mineral precision beautifully

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, langoustines, or turbot
• Truffle-infused poultry dishes
• Comté Réserve, Beaufort d’Alpage, or aged alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of Grand Cru Burgundy
✓ Lovers of powerful, age-worthy Chardonnay
✓ Drinkers seeking one of the world's great white wine terroirs
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple white wines