Domaine Xavier Monnot Monthelie "Les Duresses" Blanc 2021 (Burgundy, France) - [WS 90]

Domaine Xavier Monnot Monthelie "Les Duresses" Blanc 2021
(Burgundy, France) - [WS 90]


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About the wine:

Xavier Monnot is a leading producer in Meursault whose winemaking style emphasizes the purity of fruit, elegance, and complexity. Before the release of the 2005 vintage, the property was known as Domaine René Monnier (Xavier's grandfather). In 2005, along with improvements in the vineyard and cellar, Xavier began bottling his wines under his label.    

 Domaine Xavier Monnot is a 17-hectare estate in Meursault with vineyards stretching from Beaune to Maranges. 60% of the Domaine's production is white and 40% red with several premier crus in Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Beaune, Volnay, and Maranges. Xavier believes in maintaining an average vine age of 30 to 40 years and practices lutte raisonnée.    

Monthelie Les Duresses lies on the western side of the valley that nestles itself around the village of Monthelie and the road that leads up toward the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. Monthelie's vineyards are a continuation of Volnay's and it is mainly a red wine village. To the northwest of Monthelie is Auxey-Duresses and its best premier cru Les Duresses, where Chardonnay performs well in limestone soil.

Varietal composition: 100% Chardonnay
Fining agent: Animal based
Type of aging container: Barrel
Size of aging container: 228-Liter
Type of oak: French
Age of Aging Container: 20% new

Ratings & Reviews:

90 Points - Wine Spectator:
"This white has breadth and toasty character, along with brisk acidity that gathers up the peach, apple and lemon zest flavors, focusing them on the steely finish. Drink now through 2027. 401 cases made, 100 cases imported."

90 Points - Vinous:
"The 2021 Monthélie Les Duresses Blanc has an attractive, lilting bouquet with shaved almond and chamomile scents. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, citrus fresh with a dab of ginger on the finish. Don't ignore this little gem. (Drink between 2023-2028)