Chablis Clos Béru Monopole AOC 2019

Wine Description for Chablis Clos Béru Monopole AOC 2019 from Château de Béru

Colour & Appearance

Luminous straw yellow with brilliant clarity – a wine that already reveals its provenance from first-class Kimmeridge terroir through its visual 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 a hint of redcurrants. These are joined by mint, green almonds, crushed limestone, iodine and smoke. Enveloping notes of brioche and lemon curd lend depth, whilst a subtle Béru-typical oxidation bestows a mellow, fascinating complexity upon the bouquet. A wine that wants to breathe in the decanter and constantly reinvents itself in the process.

Palate

From the very first moment, a perfect acid structure presents itself: present, electrifyingly mineral, yet elegantly branching into complex fruit fullness. The ripeness of apricots, peaches and quinces meets the taut freshness of limes and grapefruits with piquant skin bitterness. Creaminess from extended lees ageing pairs with salty minerality that makes the mouth water. White pepper and oyster-water iodine complement the multi-layered flavour profile, which is threaded through linearly by the acidity and brought together into one grand whole.

Finish

Seemingly endless, with lingering minerality and salty freshness that long recalls the Kimmeridge soils.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos de Béru is the monopole vineyard site of Château – south-facing, stony, with pure Kimmeridge soil. Historically situated at Premier Cru level, it was never officially classified due to family circumstances. The monks once drew the boundaries along the terroir, which is why the Clos possesses its characteristic trapezoidal shape.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay, spontaneously fermented and aged for 18 months in tonneaux, followed by a year in large wooden vats and six months bottle age. Unfiltered, unfined and bottled with minimal sulphur additions.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Mussels with pancetta, chive and butter, Dover sole with lemon beurre blanc, Blanc de Bresse, but also Comté or goat’s cheese.

Special Features

A Chablis without official cru classification, but definitely at Grand Cru level – a thrilling example of authentic, terroir-driven Burgundy Chardonnay.