Chablis Clos Béru Monopole AOC 2019 1500ml Magnum

Wine description for Chablis Clos Béru Monopole AOC 2019 1500ml Magnum from Château de Béru

Colour & Appearance

Luminous straw yellow with brilliant clarity – a wine that already hints at its concentration and maturity through its appearance alone.

Nose

Spectacular in finesse and density. A fascinating kaleidoscope of mirabelle plums, limes and gooseberries over bergamot, mandarin and apricot through to quince and redcurrants. Add to this mint, green almonds, crushed limestone, iodine and smoke. Enveloping notes of brioche and lemon curd lend depth, whilst a subtle Béru-typical oxidation brings a crumbly elegance. A wine that develops beautifully in the decanter.

Palate

Perfect acid structure from the very first moment – present, electrifying, branching yet remarkably linear. The texture combines ripe apricots, peaches and quinces with the taut freshness of limes, lemons and grapefruits. Creaminess from lees ageing meets piquant skin bitterness, salt acts as a mouth-watering agent, white pepper and oyster-water iodine provide complexity. The acidity runs through everything like a red thread, drawing the manifold elements together into one great whole.

Finish

Seemingly endless, threaded through with minerality, with lingering salinity and fine citrus freshness. A finale that underscores the Grand Cru quality of this wine.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos de Béru is the monopoly vineyard site of the Château – south-facing with typical Kimmeridge limestone soil, stony and sloping. Historically classified at Premier Cru level, only unofficially unclassified due to leasing. The boundaries were once drawn by monks along the terroir, which explains the trapezoidal parcel.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay. Spontaneous fermentation, then 18 months in tonneaux, one year in large wooden casks, six months bottle age. Unfiltered, unfined, minimal sulphur use – an authentic, natural winemaking approach.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Mussels with pancetta, chive and butter, Dover sole with lemon beurre blanc, Blanc de Bresse in the style of Georges Blanc, but also oysters, lobster or mature Comté.

Special Features

A Chablis without Cru classification, but definitely at Grand Cru level. The magnum bottle promises excellent ageing potential over many years.