Located on the south side of the Côte de Beaune, in Santenay, the family estate has been passed down from Father to Son since 1679. René Lequin, alongside his wife Josette Colin, daughter of a family of winemakers from Chassagne-Montrachet, ran the estate, which took his name in 1976. Nowadays, their son François tends the nine hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, planted on some of the finest terroirs in the region. The Chardonnay vines are pruned with the Guyot method, while the Pinot Noir vines are pruned with the Cordon de Royat method, thus limiting yields and guaranteeing concentrated, fragrant grapes. The couple is convinced that respect for traditional expertise combined with cutting-edge technology is essential to producing great wines. Aware of current environmental challenges, they began converting to organic viticulture in 2009.

This Bâtard-Montrachet is the product of two parcels located in the north-eastern part of the vineyard. The rows of vines stretch from north to south cradled between Le Montrachet to the west and Les Criots to the south. This terroir is defined by clay and limestone soils that offer a perfect balance for the Chardonnay grapes used in the cuvée to grow. The vines benefit from a south-east orientation, which allows the grapes to get as much sun exposure as possible and helps ripening.
The harvests are carried out by hand, guaranteeing the quality of the collected grapes. Vinification takes place in neutral barrels, 10% of which are new which preserves the natural characteristics of the terroir. The wine is aged for 12 months in neutral casks, followed by a further three months in stainless steel vats to refine the aromas. This Bâtard-Montrachet stands out with its linearity and complexity. Aromas of pear, lychee and jasmine blend harmoniously with a delightful length on the palate.