{"product_id":"2023-marc-antonin-blain-batard-montrachet-grand-cru","title":"2023 Marc-Antonin Blain Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2023 Marc-Antonin Blain Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is an extraordinary white Burgundy from one of the most prestigious Chardonnay vineyards in the world. Marc-Antonin Blain’s parcel lies on the Chassagne-Montrachet side of Bâtard-Montrachet, directly below the legendary Montrachet Grand Cru. Produced from 100% Chardonnay, the 2023 is matured for around 12 months in French oak, with approximately 50% new barrels. The wine opens with concentrated aromas of ripe white peach, pear and citrus, layered with white flowers, toasted hazelnut, subtle spice and profound limestone minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOn the palate, it is powerful and deeply concentrated yet remarkably precise, with generous stone fruit and citrus supported by vibrant acidity and a dense mineral backbone. Fine oak brings texture and subtle richness without overwhelming the purity of the Chardonnay, while the wine builds progressively across the palate towards a long, saline and persistent finish. It captures the classic character of Bâtard-Montrachet: immense depth and richness combined with the tension and refinement expected from one of Burgundy’s greatest Grand Cru terroirs. The domaine relies on hand harvesting, indigenous-yeast fermentation and restrained intervention to preserve the expression of each vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen's Recommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Wine More Cellars, this is an exceptional choice for serious white Burgundy collectors. Bâtard-Montrachet sits among the absolute pinnacle of Chardonnay, and Marc-Antonin Blain’s 2023 combines Grand Cru concentration with impressive mineral precision and long-term ageing potential. Production is extremely limited, and the 2023 Bâtard-Montrachet was offered on allocation in international en-primeur releases. While already impressive in its youth, this is a bottle that deserves patience. Pair with lobster, turbot, scallops, roast Bresse chicken, morels, truffle dishes or aged Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInfo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 152px;\" width=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarc-Antonin Blain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSTYLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSIZE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Domaine Marc-Antonin Blain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50987482939707,"sku":"MBBMON23F","price":950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6779\/7699\/files\/2023_Marc-Antonin_Blain_Batard-Montrachet_Grand_Cru.jpg?v=1787457256","url":"https:\/\/winemore.com.au\/products\/2023-marc-antonin-blain-batard-montrachet-grand-cru","provider":"Wine More Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}