In spite of the French Revolution, Montrachet kept its admirable, distinguished, aristocratic character due, amongst others, to Bouchard Père & Fils who helped to save this unique vineyard by buying 1.92 hectares in 1838 for the sum of 40 000 Francs ! Then, in 1839, Bernard Bouchard constructed a fine stone gateway which cost him 79 Francs …
Ideally positioned, facing south-south east, the land belonging to Bouchard Père & Fils is situated just beneath Chevalier Montrachet - another very famous Grand Cru - in the very heart of the ”Appellation”.
Always harvested by hand, carefully sorted, then aged in oak casks, Bouchard Père & Fils produces less than 5 000 bottles per year !
King of kings, this wine offers a concentration of all the qualities of the Great White Burgundies. From extremely poor ground on a chalk mound (hence the name of ”mont chauve”) this wine is the very proof that the greatest wines often come from regions where growing conditions are the most extreme.
With its splendid, bright gold colour this Grand Cru develops complex aromas of hazelnut mixed with fine notes of honey. A wine for laying down, Montrachet has elegance, charm and character.
| Rating |
| 1998: 93 Points - Pierre Rovani, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Bouchard's 1998 Montrachet is one of the finest wines fashioned in this vintage. Its mineral, hazelnut, and floral aromas give way to a rich, velvety, medium to full-bodied personality. This exciting wine has buttered popcorn, creamed mineral, spice, and pear flavors in its vibrant yet plump core of fruit. Exceedingly well-balanced and concentrated, it also possesses an intensely long and well-focused finish. " |
