The Jean-Claude Bachelet Chassagne Montrachet Blanchots Dessus (Blanc) 1er Cru 2013 hails from a tiny 1.17-hectare Premier Cru vineyard, one of the smallest in Chassagne-Montrachet. This site is uniquely positioned directly adjacent to the esteemed Montrachet Grand Cru and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, and was historically considered part of Montrachet itself, even being proposed for Grand Cru status in 1937. This historical significance and prime location contribute to its reputation for producing wines of exceptional quality, making it a 【tiny 1.17-hectare Premier Cru vineyard historically considered part of Montrachet Grand Cru, offering Grand Cru quality】. The vineyard's south-facing slopes and oolitic limestone soils impart mineral precision and citrus-forward fruit to the wine. The 2013 vintage, in particular, shows impressive delineation and poise with crisp acidity. CellarTracker users have rated it highly, with one reviewer noting its intensity and flavor profile with 95 points. On the nose, expect complex aromas of fruit and minerals, a pleasant reduction, with notes of lemon, white peach, and chalk. The palate is well-balanced with crisp, mouth-watering acidity, vibrant citrus fruit like lemon-lime and orange zest, and gingery notes. It offers a floral, elegant, and fruity bouquet enveloped in a voluptuous texture with bursts of liveliness, leading to a complex and fine finish with notes of minerals and mint. Some tasters also detect butter, oak, vanilla, and earthy notes. Food pairing suggestions: This white Burgundy is a food-friendly wine, excellent with roast chicken (Poulet rôti), scallop carpaccio (Carpaccio de Saint-Jacques), and Pauillac milk-fed lamb (Agneau de lait de Pauillac). Event suggestions: A Premier Cru worthy of the finest in Burgundy, this wine is suitable for cellaring and perfect for special dinners or occasions where a refined white Burgundy is appreciated.