Description
It has been a very long time since the wine world has had an outstanding new Puligny Domaine emerge from the Cote d'Or firmament. Thanks to the fresh faced Bachelet brothers we do now!
This young duo not only have outstanding Puligny holdings where they are fast establishing themselves as a benchmark, they also make delicious Santenay and are setting new quality standards in Maranges, an appellation rarely sighted on our shores.
Bachelet Monnot was only formed in 2005 but it has been cranking out the hits from the get go, with each subsequent release outdoing the last.
The Bachelets make wines that are classically styled, emphasizing the inherent freshness, complexity and minerality in each cuvee... This is a new producer to follow." Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, Sept/Oct 2007
"The Whites are exceptionally fine." Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
"Domaine Bachelet-Monnot is quickly becoming one of the best white wine estates in the Cote de Beaune." Burgschnauzer.com
2009 Bachelet Monnot Maranges ler Cru La Fussiere
The lesser known appellations of the Cote d'Or are now providing some outstanding values as talented winemakers are moving in and showing just what can be done. Here's an example, a seductive, creamy textured, 1er cru, packed with crisp, apple and white peach fruit, a lovely tangy finish. The price is remarkably fair. The "Fussiere" vineyard covers an area of almost 35 ha, which makes it the most extensive 1er cru of the Maranges appellation. It is predominantly planted to Pinot, so this is a rarity, but what a tasty one! Brilliant value.
"Bright pale yellow. Aromas of peach and butter. Creamy, rich and soft, but with a calcaire underpinning and the acidity characteristic of a high-altitude site giving surprising lift to the back end. These vines are 35 years old, according to Marc Bachelet."
This young duo not only have outstanding Puligny holdings where they are fast establishing themselves as a benchmark, they also make delicious Santenay and are setting new quality standards in Maranges, an appellation rarely sighted on our shores.
Bachelet Monnot was only formed in 2005 but it has been cranking out the hits from the get go, with each subsequent release outdoing the last.
The Bachelets make wines that are classically styled, emphasizing the inherent freshness, complexity and minerality in each cuvee... This is a new producer to follow." Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, Sept/Oct 2007
"The Whites are exceptionally fine." Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
"Domaine Bachelet-Monnot is quickly becoming one of the best white wine estates in the Cote de Beaune." Burgschnauzer.com
2009 Bachelet Monnot Maranges ler Cru La Fussiere
The lesser known appellations of the Cote d'Or are now providing some outstanding values as talented winemakers are moving in and showing just what can be done. Here's an example, a seductive, creamy textured, 1er cru, packed with crisp, apple and white peach fruit, a lovely tangy finish. The price is remarkably fair. The "Fussiere" vineyard covers an area of almost 35 ha, which makes it the most extensive 1er cru of the Maranges appellation. It is predominantly planted to Pinot, so this is a rarity, but what a tasty one! Brilliant value.
"Bright pale yellow. Aromas of peach and butter. Creamy, rich and soft, but with a calcaire underpinning and the acidity characteristic of a high-altitude site giving surprising lift to the back end. These vines are 35 years old, according to Marc Bachelet."