Domaine Denis Bachelet Cote de Nuits-Villages 2023 JULY4 and unlike the Pinot-dominant house

and unlike the Pinot-dominant house style it leans hard on Chardonnay

along with a signature minerality

The wine is unburdened by oak

Just released in fall of 2019

Fermentation runs about 25 days in cement with native yeast

Domaine Denis Bachelet Cote de Nuits-Villages 2023 JULY4 and unlike the Pinot-dominant houseCote de Nuits Villages is a smart stepping stone in Denis Bachelet's lineup, sitting above the basic Bourgogne but below the Gevrey crus. From his tiny four hectare estate, run nearly single handedly since 1983, it gets the same meticulous, restrained winemaking that has made Bachelet a Gevrey cult name. Expect a touch more structure and depth than the Bourgogne, with the house's signature finesse and perfume. The 2023 drinks well young but will