Criots-Batard-Montrachet
Criots-Batard-Montrachet is a Grand Cru vineyard located in Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy. It covers only 1.6 hectares, making it one of France's smallest AOCs. This vineyard is Burgundy's most southerly Grand Cru, with a reputation for producing rich, nuanced white wines.
The best wines from Criots-Batard-Montrachet
Criots-Batard-Montrachet is a Grand Cru vineyard located in Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy. The vineyard is planted with Chardonnay. It covers only 1.6 hectares, making it one of France's smallest AOCs. This vineyard is Burgundy's most southerly Grand Cru, with a reputation for producing rich, nuanced white wines. In 1939 the area was designated as a Grand Cru.
Criots-Batard-Montrachet is located on a southeast-facing slope, with brown limestone soils similar to Batard-Montrachet. It’s sunny exposure and good drainage give the wines a delicate, fragrant and mineral character. The term "Criots" relates to the stony soils. The region's history extends back to the Middle Ages.