1996 Roux Pere & Fils Bâtard-Montrachet

Domaine Roux Pere & Fils dates to the late 19th century, when the Roux family acquired 10 acres in Saint-Aubin. Today the domaine is run by Christian Roux and his sons Sebastien and Matthieu, and the it includes 160 acres in the Côte de Beaune, the Côte de Nuits and the Côte Chalonnaise. The domaine is one of the largest in the area and produces a large portfolio of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Batard-Montrachet is one of the four great Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards in the appellation of Puligny-Montrachet, in Burgundy. Like its neighbor Le Montrachet, Batard-Montrachet also lies partly in the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation just to the south of Puligny-Montrachet. At 30 acres, Batard-Montrachet is the largest of four Grand Crus and it is divided into nearly 30 individually owned parcels. Located just to the east of Le Montrachet, the soil of Batard-Montrachet is deeper and less thin. The largest landholders are Leflaive, with 4.5 acres; Ramonet, 1.2 acres; Bachelet-Ramonet, 1.4 acres; and Paul Pernot, 1.5 acres.

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.