1994 Henri Clerc et Fils Bâtard-Montrachet

Domaine Henri Clerc et Fils dates from the 16th century, and it was run by the Clerc family until 2002, when nearly 30 acres were sold off to Vincent Girardin. But the Clerc family still has more than 20 acres of vineyards, including parcels in the Grand Cru vineyards of Chevalier-Montrachet, Batard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet.

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.