Montrachet Grand Cru, Domaine Baron Thenard

Vintage 2018
750 ML

HK$4,888.00

Score: BH94-97

The Domaine has two plots of Montrachet, lucky people, the one on the Chassagne side being planted in 1945. A fair proportion is sold in bulk to certain regular customers but a few barrels are kept for their own use. There is one new barrel from each of their five tonneliers (plus a couple in older wood) and we had great fun tasting each of the new barrels. There were some taste differences: a touch of coconut from Cadus, sweeter fruit from Séguin Moreau, elegance from Tremeaux, more exotic from Rousseau and perhaps more fascinating was where the fruit sat on the palate: in the middle from Cadus, evenly spread from Rousseau and with a surge to the back from Chassin, which offered the most complete experience of the five. Talking of complete, here is the note on the combined blend, including the older wood: Fresh pale yellow gold colour with a light green inflection. This is followed by a delicious complex and balanced nose, with many layers, a clear sense of distinction, a burst of sunshine fruit at the front of the palate which is then maintained through to an even finish. Balanced and juicy with a long, perfumed aftertaste. Tasted: February 2020.

Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy 94-97

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Description

Wine Name Montrachet Grand Cru, Domaine Baron Thenard
Vintage 2018
Unit Size 750 ML
Region France – Burgundy
Type Still
Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Grape 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol 14%
Producer Info Domaine Baron Thénard was founded in the mid-19th Century, although the family reputedly had vineyard holdings dating back to the previous century. Based in Givry, Domaine Baron Thénard has excellent holdings throughout Burgundy – It is one of the largest holders of vines in the famed Montrachet Grand Cru vineyard, as well as in Grands-Exchézeaux, Corton Clos-du-Roi, and Pernand-Vergelesses. Its cellar, dating from the eighteenth century, is a magical and incredible place to visit. It’s dark, damp, and cold— a perfect place to age wine. Jean-Baptiste Bordeaux-Montrieux has been running the domaine from the 1980’s and the wines have always been made in a very traditional method.

 

Additional information

Unit Size

750 ML

Vintage

2018