Wine area
Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet AOC
Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet AOC is a designated wine appellation located within the Burgundy region of France. Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a tiny Chassagne vineyard producing rare, rich white Chardonnay.
Overview
South of Bâtard-Montrachet, its warm, sheltered lower slope and clay-limestone soils yield generous Chardonnay with ripe fruit, spice, and mineral persistence.
History
The climat’s Grand Cru recognition became effective in 1939.
Geography
The small appellation lies entirely in Chassagne-Montrachet below the upper grand-cru slope.
Climate
Warm southeast exposure supports early, complete ripening.
Soils
Brown clay-limestone soils contain stones, marl, and slope deposits.
Wine styles
White Chardonnay exclusively, typically rich, aromatic, and scarce.
Notable features
It is the smallest of the five Montrachet-family Grand Cru appellations.
Producers
More public records will be added as coverage expands.