Montrachet (France)
Montrachet is a Chardonnay from Burgundy.
Montrachet Flavors
Citrus, Apple, Pear, and Peach are typical Montrachet flavors.
With notes of White Flowers, Honey, and Flinty Minerals.
 Citrus |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Pineapple |
 Flowers |
 Honey |
 Flint |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Oak |
 Butter |
 Caramel |
 Croissant |
Montrachet Profile
Montrachet is most full bodied, with good fruit and medium acidity.
| SUGAR: | Dry 3g/l |
| BODY: | Full |
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-13.5% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 10-12°C (50-54°F) |
Montrachet Food Pairing
Montrachet is very food friendly.
It pairs well with Creamy or Buttery Food.
 Finger Food |
 Grilled Vegetables |
 Creamy Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Fish |
 Salmon |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
Excellent Pairing
Roasted Vegetables. Pumpkins.
Mushrooms. Onions. Garlic.
Anything with Creamy or Buttery Sauce.
Pasta in Creamy Sauce. Risotto.
Rich Fish Soup. Fish Cakes. Tuna.
Lobster or Salmon with Drawn Butter.
Chicken. Poultry. Pork. Veal.
Hazelnuts. Cashew. Pecans. Coconut.
The Ideal Glass for Montrachet
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The Chardonnay Glass was designed for enjoying full-bodied white wines. They have a wider bowl and a tapered top to enhance the buttery and oaky notes found in aged wines. The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of the wine. The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop. It also reduces the risk for over-concentrated aromas. |
Montrachet Cheese Pairing
Brie or Camembert
These creamy, rich cheeses complement the full, round mouthfeel of a full-bodied Montrachet. The buttery flavors in both the wine and the cheese enhance each other beautifully.
Gruyère and Comté
The nutty, slightly sweet flavors of these cheeses pair well with the complex fruit and oak characteristics of a full-bodied white wine. The firm cheese texture adds a pleasant contrast to the richness of the wine.
Munster And Époisses
A rich and pungent washed-rind cheese provides a bold contrast to the refinement of a full-bodied Montrachet.
Aged Gouda
Aged Gouda, with its caramel and butterscotch notes, matches the depth and complexity of a full-bodied Montrachet. The wine’s acidity helps balance the cheese’s rich flavors.Havarti
The creamy and mild flavor of Havarti pairs well with the rich and buttery texture of a full-bodied Montrachet, making for a delightful and balanced pairing.
Aged Cheeses
The crystalline texture and savory, nutty flavor of aged chesses will complement the undertones of a full-bodied Montrachet.
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About Montrachet
Montrachet is an AOC and a Grand Cru vineyard for white wine made of Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy.
It crosses the border between the two communes of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet and produces what many consider to be the greatest dry white wine in the world.
Picture: Looking down the vines of Chevalier-Montrachet with Montrachet below and Batard-Montrachet just beyond. The village of Puligny-Montrachet is in the distance.
The Chardonnay Grape
Chardonnay, the world's most popular white wine grape, was born in the Burgundy region of France.
It thrives in a range of climates, from cool to warm, each imparting distinct characteristics to the wine.
Chardonnay Regions
In cooler regions, Chardonnay exhibits flavors of green apple, pear, and citrus, accompanied by high acidity and a crisp finish.
Warmer climates bring out richer, more tropical fruit notes like pineapple, mango, and peach, often with a fuller body.
Chardonnay Profiles
Chardonnay's profile can be further influenced by winemaking techniques.
Oak aging introduces flavors of vanilla, butter, and toast, adding complexity and a creamy texture.
Stainless steel fermentation preserves its bright, fruit-forward nature.
Bourgogne (Burgundy)
Black Grapes
34% Pinot Noir |
White Grapes
50% Chardonnay |
Red Wines 30%
Sparkling 10% |
White Wines 60%
Chardonnay |
Soil
Limestone and Clay |
Climate
Semi-continental |