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Domaine d'Auvenay - Criots Batard-Montrachet - Grand Cru
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Tasting notes
Domaine d’Auvenay’s 2005 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet shows a vibrant golden hue, revealing layered aromas of orchard fruit, citrus zest, and toasted hazelnut. Rich yet precise on the palate, it offers ripe peach, hints of brioche, and a flinty mineral edge. A lively acidity balances the wine’s creamy texture, leading to a long, structured finish that underscores its grand cru pedigree.
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Provenance
- Type
- White
- Producer
- Domaine D'Auvenay
- Country
- France
- Appellation
- Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet
- Region
- Burgundy
Technical
- Vintage
- 2005
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 12° - 14° C
- Drinking window
Food pairings
Key characteristics
About this wine
Domaine d'Auvenay produces some of Burgundy's most elegant white wines from the legendary Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru vineyard. This Chardonnay-based white showcases the precision and minerality characteristic of the appellation, with a refined balance of citrus and stone fruit complemented by subtle toasted oak notes and a creamy texture. The estate's meticulous winemaking philosophy emphasizes terroir expression, allowing the distinctive limestone-rich soils of Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet to shine through in every bottle.
Located in the heart of Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet is one of France's most prestigious white wine appellations, producing wines of remarkable complexity and longevity. Domaine d'Auvenay's commitment to quality viticulture and traditional cellar practices results in whites of exceptional purity and depth, offering a lively, mineral-driven profile that appeals to serious wine enthusiasts.
This wine pairs beautifully with fine seafood, particularly lobster and white fish, as well as creamy sauces, roast chicken, and even blue cheese or Brie. A sophisticated choice for discerning palates seeking authentic Burgundy excellence.
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Region
Burgundy
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