Identity
| Producer | Domaine Baron Thénard |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Golden robe with green reflections |
| Aroma | Complex bouquet with aromas of white flowers, ripe white fruits like pear and peach, citrus confit, brioche, honey, and subtle notes of toasted hazelnut |
| Palate | Powerful and creamy attack, silky texture, mineral mid-palate with tension and freshness, balanced acidity, and a long, persistent finish |
| Finish | Impressively long finish marked by toasted hazelnut notes and exceptional aromatic persistence |
| Food Pairing | Pairs excellently with seafood and shellfish (lobster, langoustines), noble fish (turbot, sea bass), white meats in sauce (chicken with vin jaune, veal), aged cheeses (Comté, Beaufort), and gourmet dishes like truffle risotto and foie gras |
| Aging Potential | 10 to 30 years depending on vintage |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Aging Process | Fermented and aged entirely in barrel, approximately 50% new oak |
| Fermentation | Fermented in wood tonneau barrels for two weeks, punched-down by foot twice a day |
Terroir
| Calcareous soils rich in marl |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Baron Thénard is the second-largest proprietor of Montrachet after Marquis de Laguiche, owning 1.86 hectares in the prestigious Montrachet Grand Cru. The domaine has been family-run since the mid-19th century and is known for traditionally made, bold, and powerful whites. |
Logistics
| Cork | Cork |
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