Domaine Morey-Coffinet Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2024

In Short

A full-bodied Chardonnay from Burgundy's most coveted white terroir, showing hazelnut, stone fruit, and the mineral precision that defines Bâtard-Montrachet.

Quick Facts

• Region: Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
• Vineyard: Bâtard-Montrachet
• Variety: Chardonnay
• Style: Full-bodied dry white
• Best For: Special occasions, cellar investment

Why We Stock It

Bâtard-Montrachet is one of the handful of Grand Cru vineyards where white Burgundy reaches its most refined expression, and Morey-Coffinet is a grower with deep roots in the appellation. This is a wine built to age, with the structure and concentration to develop over two decades or more. It suits someone who understands what Burgundy costs and wants to buy the real thing.

Tasting Profile

The wine shows the mineral intensity and complexity that the terroir is known for.

• Aroma: White flowers, roasted hazelnut, citrus, mineral stone
• Palate: Stone fruit, butter, subtle oak, concentrated and layered
• Structure & Finish: Full body, bright acidity, long and persistent finish

Winemaking

Morey-Coffinet works with fruit from their holdings in Bâtard-Montrachet, employing traditional Burgundy methods with temperature control during fermentation and aging in oak. The producer typically uses a portion of new oak, balanced to complement rather than dominate the site's mineral character.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 50-55°F; decant an hour before drinking if opening young. The wine suits halibut with brown butter and sage, or roasted chicken with truffle sauce. Its brightness also pairs well with creamy cheese such as Époisses. The mineral backbone cuts through richness while the wine's own weight matches dishes with depth.

The Estate

Domaine Morey-Coffinet is a small family grower with vineyards across the Côte de Beaune, including prized parcels in top-tier appellations. The domaine works its own fruit and produces both white and red Burgundy in the traditional style.

Terroir

Bâtard-Montrachet sits at the heart of Puligny-Montrachet's Grand Cru zone on a south-facing slope with limestone-rich soil and good drainage. The site's combination of mineral substrate and aspect gives the wines their trademark brightness and complexity. This vintage benefits from warm conditions that build ripeness while the slope's exposure preserves acidity.