Montrachet

American  

[mohn-truh-shey, mon-, mawn-ra-she] / ˌmoʊn trəˈʃeɪ, ˌmɒn-, mɔ̃ raˈʃɛ /

1. a full-bodied dry white wine from the Montrachet vineyard in Burgundy.

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Example Sentences

His choice of a 2022 Domaine Leflaive Batard Montrachet is the first white wine he has ever liked, while the red, a 1990 Chateau Lafite Rothschild from Pauillac in Bordeaux, is particularly poignant.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

When I mentioned this to winemaker Véronique Drouhin, she said, “People seeking a great white who can’t afford Montrachet will always have incredible pleasure with this premier cru.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Novelly's local chauffeur in the Bahamas said his company once picked Thomas up from the billionaire's private jet and drove him to the marina where one of the yachts, Le Montrachet, frequently docks.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2023

Not just a specific glass for Bordeaux, but one for young Bordeaux and another for aged Bordeaux, others for sangiovese, syrah, Montrachet, Chablis, Oregon pinot noir, zinfandel, riesling, you name it.

From New York Times • Jan. 27, 2022

But there are times when Montrachet is better than the wine of Bordeaux.

From The Adventures of Gerard by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir