Description

Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet is a small grand cru in Puligny-Montrachet, next to Bâtard-Montrachet. Domaine Ramonet of Chassagne-Montrachet is one of the most revered white wine producers of Burgundy, and its old vintages are very rare.

The vintage 1978. 1978 is a celebrated, classic vintage for white Burgundy, balanced and long-lived.

Golden; honey, hazelnut, butter, dried citrus and toast, with a savoury, mineral length. A mature bottle for the collector.

Service & pairing. Serve at 12–13 °C, not too cold, in a large white Burgundy glass, and let the wine open in the glass. Enjoy on its own or with lobster or poultry with morels.