2023 Jean-Claude Bachelet, Chassagne-Montrachet, 1er Cru La Boudriotte

Jean-Baptiste and Benoît Bachelet manage their estate with a rigorous commitment to biodynamic viticulture and an extended 24-month elevage, a technical regimen designed to prioritize structural stability and reductive precision. This Premier Cru originates from the La Boudriotte sector of Morgeot—specifically the lieu-dit Les Chaumes—where deep red clay and marl over limestone yield a more muscular, broad-shouldered expression of Chassagne-Montrachet.

In 2023, the Bachelets navigated a bounteous season and late-harvest heat by utilizing high yields to moderate sugar accumulation, successfully preserving a firm spine of tartaric acidity and a precise pH balance. The resulting Chardonnay possesses significant mid-palate density and a persistent saline grip, with its architectural frame further refined by the use of larger 456-liter barrels that minimize oak intrusion. The finish is defined by linear tension and a savory focus that anchors the natural power of the site’s heavier clay-limestone soils.