Auxey-Duresses "Moulin aux Moines" Monopole blanc 2023
A Burgundian Chardonnay from a walled monopole vineyard site with vines planted in 2003, stylistically reminiscent of the great white wines of neighbouring Meursault.
52,50 €70,00 € / l
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Bottler: Clos du Moulin aux Moines, 21190 Auxey-Duresses / France
In the glass
Colour
Pale straw yellow with golden reflections.
Nose
Floral notes, white blossoms, ripe citrus fruits and a hint of stone fruit, underpinned by fine minerality.
Palate
Clear and fresh with lively acidity, juicy fruit and subtle creaminess; its proximity to Meursault reveals itself in the elegant, almost silky texture.
Character
Burgundian elegance without pomp – a wine of depth and finesse that reflects craftsmanship and origin.
Pairing
Pan-fried turbot with beurre blanc, risotto with chanterelles or aged Comté.
Notes
From biodynamically farmed, hand-tended vineyards of a historic monopole site; vinified in small wooden casks with restrained new oak to preserve the clear, floral fruit.
Tasting note
Character
A Chardonnay of quiet elegance: clear, floral and fruity, with that unpretentious depth which distinguishes great Burgundies. The proximity to Meursault leaves unmistakable traces – a certain creaminess and fullness that never tips over into heaviness. A wine that feels honest, crafted by hand and full of history.
Terroir & Origin
Auxey-Duresses lies in the Côte de Beaune, west of Meursault, at the entrance to a side valley leading up into the Hautes-Côtes. The Moulin aux Moines vineyard site is a monopole and belongs exclusively to this estate. The Chardonnay grows in the left-hand part of the clos, on the border with Meursault: 0.80 hectares at 250 metres, facing north and north-east, with clay and limestone directly above the rock. The vines were planted in 2003 at a density of 10,000 vines per hectare. The estate goes back to monks from Cluny Abbey, who established it at the end of the 10th century; the cellars in which the wines mature date from the 11th and 15th centuries.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Pure Chardonnay from biodynamic cultivation; within the clos, the soil is ploughed by horse. The grapes are pressed directly and the must ferments with indigenous yeasts in 400-litre pièces, less than a tenth of which are new. The wine matures for 12 months without bâtonnage and without racking, and is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Food Pairings
A versatile companion at the table with Burgundian finesse. Wonderful with pan-fried sole fillet, steamed turbot or chicken in morel cream sauce. Also a fine choice alongside young Comté or Chaource. Its creamy texture and floral fruit also make it an elegant soloist at the end of a meal.
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