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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTBâtard Montrachet Grand Cru ‘Ex Cellar 2026’
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay- 90+ year-old vines opposite Le Montrachet
- Dense yet fluid, with fruit, floral lift and energy
- Grand Cru depth with subtle oak and lasting precision
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About this Wine
From 90+ year old vines directly opposite Le Montrachet, this is Bâtard at full scale. Dense yet fluid, powerful yet precise, with layers of fruit, floral lift, and energy that carry endlessly. A complete, compelling Grand Cru.
Please note: We work directly with the domaine and the wines are priced accordingly, for people to drink them and not trade them.
Flavour Profile
Floral and citrus-led, with ripe stone fruit, white flowers, luminous energy, and a long mineral finish.
Elegance
Fruitiness
Acidity
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Body
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Beautiful now, with a little patience promising even greater depth and poise.
Serve at
12-14°C
An hour out of the fridge
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
Old vines. Grand Cru. Nothing held back.
Scale, Energy, and Something That Pulls You Back In.
First written about in 1746, and still living up to every bit of that reputation today.
From 90+ year old vines, sitting directly across the road from Le Montrachet. This is the heart of it. The part that matters.
This is also where Pierre first pushed the canopy higher, chasing more light, more energy. The proof is in the glass.
The nose is like standing outside on the 5th November. Fireworks. Proper fireworks. Citrus, white flowers, ripe stone fruit, all bursting out at once.
Then it settles into something deeper.
This is not just a wine. It’s a whole narrative. A story that keeps unfolding. Layer after layer, drawing you back in for one more moment, one more glass.
There is weight here, real density of fruit, but it never feels heavy. Everything moves. Everything flows. Rich stone fruit, floral lift, and a freshness that carries right through the wine.
A complete wine. Nothing missing. Nothing out of place.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
The Plot
Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru sits at the heart of the Côte de Beaune, with this parcel located directly across the road from Le Montrachet itself. This is one of the most sought-after positions in Burgundy, known for producing wines of both power and depth. The vines, over 90 years old, contribute concentration, complexity, and a natural intensity that defines the site.
Technical Details
100% Chardonnay from Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, sourced from vines over 90 years old, planted on classic limestone-rich soils in one of Burgundy’s most revered vineyard sites.
In the cellar, the approach follows the domaine’s signature style. Whole bunches are pressed long and firmly to extract maximum lees, with controlled oxidation only at this early stage. Fermentation takes place in custom 456-litre barrels for both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, keeping oak influence subtle and allowing the vineyard to lead. From pressing to bottling, the wine is protected with nitrogen, preserving its energy, balance, and layered, flowing structure.
Wine Details
| Category | White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Pierre Girardin |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Bâtard-Montrachet |
| Climat | Les Perrières |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| ABV | 13% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 12-14°C (an hour out of the fridge) |
Discover Their Story
The story begins in 2017. At just eighteen years old, Pierre-Vincent Girardin founded his own domaine, working with a handful of exceptional vineyard parcels retained from his family’s historic holdings.
Raised in Meursault and shaped by generations of Burgundian winemaking, he works organically in the vineyards and has rapidly forged a style defined by purity, precision and energy. Already being compared to Coche-Dury & Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, from the first taste, it’s clear why.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Grand Cru Classification
Only 33 small vineyard plots in Burgundy hold the world-renowned Grand Cru status. You’re tasting the exceptional.
Chardonnay
The crown jewel of white Burgundy. Elegant, textured, and endlessly expressive, from flinty Chablis to rich Meursault.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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