Bourgogne „Clos de la Perrière“ Rouge Monopole AOP 2022

Wine Description for Bourgogne „Clos de la Perrière“ Rouge Monopole AOP 2022 by Clos du Moulin aux Moines

Character

The Bourgogne Rouge from the Clos de la Perrière is a monopole vineyard wine, bearing the authentic signature of Burgundy. The designation „Monopole“ signals sole ownership – a rarity at this appellation level and testament to the special significance of this parcel for the estate. With a moderate 12.5% alcohol, the 2022 embodies that elegance and restraint which characterises Burgundian Pinot Noir when finesse is placed before power. A wine that prioritises terroir over technique.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos du Moulin aux Moines manages this enclosed single vineyard site in the heart of Burgundy. The name „Perrière“ alludes to stony, chalky soils – those mineral foundations which lend Burgundian Pinot Noir its characteristic tension and precision. The 2022 vintage was marked in Burgundy by warm, dry conditions, resulting in concentrated wines that, thanks to cool nights, also achieved freshness. The regional Bourgogne appellation allows artisanal producers here to craft authentic vineyard wines that far transcend generic regional offerings.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir is the most demanding of all red grape varieties – thin-skinned, sensitive, uncompromising in its expression of its origin. In Burgundy, it achieves its purest expression: transparent fruit, silky texture, earthy depth. With an estate that tends a monopole clos, one may expect traditional vinification: gentle hand-harvesting, natural yeasts, restrained use of oak. The moderate alcohol content speaks to controlled yields and physiological ripeness without over-extraction.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This Bourgogne Rouge harmonises beautifully with classic French bistro cuisine: Coq au Vin, Boeuf Bourguignon or duck breast with cherry sauce. Equally fitting are aged Comté, mushroom dishes with porcini or rosy veal. Burgundian elegance also pairs well with salmon or tuna – Pinot Noir as a bridge between land and sea.