Monthélie 1er Cru 'Les Sous Roches' Blanc 2022 - Domaine Guillaume Baduell

THE WINE

The Monthélie 1er Cru "Les Sous Roches" Blanc 2022 from Domaine Guillaume Baduel is an elegant and finely detailed Chardonnay that showcases the understated charm of Monthélie's premier cru vineyards. Lifted aromas of ripe orchard fruits, white peach, citrus zest, and acacia blossom are layered with notes of hazelnut, fresh butter, and a delicate flinty minerality. On the palate, it is vibrant and beautifully textured, combining generous fruit with crisp acidity and a refined, chalky mineral core. Subtle oak integration adds depth and complexity without overshadowing the wine’s purity, leading to a long, focused finish marked by freshness and finesse. Both expressive and poised, it is a Premier Cru Burgundy that balances richness with precision and promises excellent evolution in the cellar.

THE WINEMAKER

Guillaume Baduel represents a new generation of Burgundian vignerons committed to crafting wines that authentically reflect the individuality of their terroirs. Working across the Côte de Beaune, he combines meticulous vineyard management with a restrained, low-intervention philosophy in the cellar, allowing each site to speak clearly through the finished wine. For his white wines, careful harvesting, gentle pressing, controlled fermentation, and judicious use of French oak preserve freshness, texture, and aromatic purity. The result is a collection of Chardonnays defined by precision, balance, and mineral expression, offering immediate appeal while possessing the structure and complexity to develop gracefully with age.