{"product_id":"joseph-colin-batard-montrachet-grand-cru-cote-de-beaune-2024","title":"Joseph Colin Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"breadcrumbs-and-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heading-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading has-breadcrumbs\"\u003eJoseph Colin Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune 2024\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accessory\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv slot=\"accessory\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-InlineStack\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge size-base tone-info color-base\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eJoseph Colin \u003cstrong\u003eBâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e is a serious, mineral-driven white Burgundy from one of the Côte de Beaune’s greatest vineyards, combining power, density, and refined acidity in a classical grand cru style. The 2024 vintage is described as very good overall for Joseph Colin, with Bâtard showing pure floral and soil-driven aromatics, strong density, and clear aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"vineyard-and-vintage-context\"\u003eVineyard and vintage context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e100% Chardonnay from Bâtard-Montrachet, the celebrated grand cru straddling Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, known for rich, deep soils and powerful, long-lived wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e2024 was a difficult year (frost, mildew, uneven yields), but early pickers like the Colins generally achieved good balance and freshness. Joseph Colin harvested mid-September, with average yields around 40 hl\/ha and notably high acidity at harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe estate’s grands crus in 2024 are described as outstanding, with Bâtard showing bright floral, pear, and lemon notes, plenty of ripe fruit, and strong mineral support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"winemaking-and-style\"\u003eWinemaking and style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eJoseph Colin’s style is classical, refined, and slightly slimmer than some relatives, with an emphasis on transparency, elegance, and terroir expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFermentation and élevage are in French oak (typically a portion of new barrels), with aging on fine lees to build texture without masking minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe wines are delicate, precise, and often “whisper-light” in feel, yet with real power and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tasting-note\"\u003eTasting note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale to medium gold, bright and limpid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003ePure floral nose with strong soil notes, lemon and lime scents, white flowers, apple and pear, and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eBalanced and complex, with great density and a refined, minerally frame. The wine feels concentrated yet elegant, with ripe fruit, fresh acidity, and a clear chalky backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eAttractive, minerally, and long, with lingering citrus, white fruit, and a stony, saline close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"aging-and-drinking-window\"\u003eAging and drinking window\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe 2024 Bâtard-Montrachet is described as needing time to come together, with the balance and complexity to age gracefully for many years. A realistic drinking window is roughly 2029–2040+, with the wine likely gaining more honey, spice, and waxy complexity over time while retaining its citrus and mineral core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"food-pairing\"\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIt will pair beautifully with lobster, scallops, turbot, Dover sole, roast chicken, veal in cream sauce, and dishes with mushrooms or truffle. It also works very well with mature Comté and other hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stack\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003e\u003cslot name=\"accessory\"\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joseph Colin","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":47412337541293,"sku":"24-JCOLN-20113RW","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/files\/JosephColinBatard-MontrachetGrandCru_CotedeBeaune2024.jpg?v=1788551406","url":"https:\/\/symbolicwines.com\/products\/joseph-colin-batard-montrachet-grand-cru-cote-de-beaune-2024","provider":"Symbolic Wines®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}