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Domaine Xavier Monnot, Meursault Les Chevalieres

Domaine Xavier Monnot
Domaine Xavier Monnot, Meursault Les Chevalieres

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Expressive aromas of yellow fruits
accompanied by white flowers, citrus and pear
lead to layers of concentrated flavors, great minerality and a core of acidity. This is the most complex of Monnot’s Meursault cuvées.

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  • Wine Country
    Frankrijk
  • Grape varieties wine
    Chardonnay
  • Wine-food combination
    Light fish, shellfish, white meat and poultry plussome hard older cheeses

About this wine

Description & facts

Purchased by Xavier’s grandfather René, the blocks of these grapes come from is the largest of the domaine. The plot runs from the bottom to the top of the vineyard and has vines of five different ages ranging from 20 to 61 years old. The slope’s limestone soils are stonier at the top and lighter and deeper at the bottom. These old vines are mature enough to produce high-quality wines. Three separate vinifications produce a blend with enhanced complexity. Expressive aromas of yellow fruits accompanied by white flowers, citrus and pear lead to layers of concentrated flavors, great minerality and a core of acidity. This is the most complex of Monnot’s Meursault cuvées.

Producer
Domaine Xavier Monnot
Country of origin
Frankrijk
Wine Region
-
Classification
Meursault villages
Organic/Biodynamic/Vegan:
Sustainable
Vintage
2018
Grape varieties wine
Chardonnay
% of grape varieties wine
Chardonnay
Tasting note
Expressive aromas of yellow fruits accompanied by white flowers, citrus and pear lead to layers of concentrated flavors, great minerality and a core of acidity. This is the most complex of Monnot’s Meursault cuvées.
Wine-food combination
Light fish, shellfish, white meat and poultry plussome hard older cheeses
Vinification
After hand-harvesting, Chardonnay is lightly crushed by foot before pressing. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in barrels using indigenous yeasts. During barrel aging, the wines undergo full malolactic fermentation and bâtonnage occurs at the end of the alcoholic fermentation. Aged from 12 to 14 months in 15-20% percent new French oak.
Location Vineyard
Les Chevalières is a lieu-dit lying behind the town of Meursault in the valley leading towards Auxey-Duresses. It is one of several lieux-dits in Meursault that perform above their official “village” level status. The plot runs from the bottom to the top of the vineyard and has vines of five different ages ranging from 20 to 61 years old. The slope’s limestone soils are stonier at the top and lighter and deeper at the bottom.
Soil
LimestoneThe soil of Les Chevalières is very stony and the wine typically displays a strong mineral character, firm acidity, and piercing tension.
Closure
Cork + wax
Bottle size
750 ml
Serving temperature
12 C
Ageing potential
10 years and more
Awards & ratings
Robert Parker: 88 points
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