Auxey-Duresses “Moulin aux Moines” Monopole blanc 2021

Wine description for Auxey-Duresses “Moulin aux Moines” Monopole blanc 2021 by Clos du Moulin aux Moines

Colour & Appearance

A radiant medium straw yellow in the glass.

Nose

Seductive and defined by great complexity. A multi-layered citrus fruit shows through with green, yellow and orange facets, accompanied by delicate lemon zest and a hint of green pineapple. Nuances of dried herbs, crushed limestone and a fine trace of wood and hazelnuts lend an elegant frame to the play of aromas.

Palate

On the palate, this Chardonnay presents itself surprisingly supple, sensual and silky. At the same time, it remains refreshing and lively. A distinct minerality meets stony-spicy and saline accents, whilst a subtle phenolic grip, a touch of tobacco and a delicate extract sweetness provide remarkable structure.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos du Moulin aux Moines looks back on a tradition dating back to 962, when monks from Cluny Abbey laid the foundation stone. Situated between Meursault and Pommard, this monopole site benefits from its proximity to the great white appellations of the Côte de Beaune, giving the wine its fine polish.

Grape Variety & Vinification

This Chardonnay stems from the estate’s biodynamic farming under the direction of Willy Roulendes. Following selective hand-harvesting and slow whole-bunch pressing, fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in wooden cuves. The ageing process takes place over one year in pièces and tonneaux with a maximum of 15% new wood. Bottled unfined, unfiltered and with minimal sulphur added.

Food Pairings

Superb with scallops on yellow watermelon with vanilla, a refined horse mackerel tartare with passion fruit, cucumber and Dijon mustard, or simply with baked potatoes with sea salt, lemon and orange slices and fresh garden herbs.

Particularities

A monopole white wine from an historic location that bears the signature of biodynamic viticulture. The careful cellar ageing emphasizes its stylistic proximity to Meursault – unassuming, elegant and full of tension.