Xavier Monnot

No chemical weeding is practised at the Xavier Monnot estate, and only organic fertilisers are used. Xavier Monnot works his 17 hectares of vineyard across the terroirs of Meursault, Puligny Montrachet and Chassagne Montrachet, while applying modern winemaking methods, thus producing wines that are accessible in their youth. The simple Bourgogne blanc les Grandes Coutures by Xavier Monnot is an always very open and expressive wine that will fully satisfy tasters in search of an excellent quality-to-price ratio. The Meursault les Chevalières by Xavier Monnot, whose plot is located directly on the outcropping bedrock, shows even greater mineral tension. Its positioning is directly under the influence of the cool westerly winds coming from the Combe d'Auxey Duresses. The nose features yellow fruits and white flowers, with notes of almonds and toasted bread. On the palate, the wine is full, concentrated and saline with tension and beautiful energy. It is worth noting that the Premiers Crus from the Xavier Monnot estate should in principle be waited for a few years after bottling, at the risk of finding an ageing that can seem pronounced on tasting. Xavier Monnot ages his wines in this way to allow them to evolve over the years, after which the wines are dense and mouth-watering, as broad as they are long. Xavier Monnot produces a Meursault 1^er Cru Les Charmes among the most impressive of the Côte d'Or, which proves to be powerful and generous, built on stimulating bitterness evoking citrus zest, with an almost tannic sensation on the finish. The Puligny Montrachet 1^er Cru Les Folatières by Xavier Monnot is one of the best known for its size and the quality of its wines. The name "Folatières" meaning "wild land" refers to the eroded soil. Positioned at the top of the hill above Clavoillons with lean soils, the Puligny Montrachet 1^er Cru Folatière yields a full-bodied wine with great minerality. Xavier Monnot's plot features old vines planted between 1959 and 1973. The ageing period is 12 to 14 months, with one third new oak. On the nose, the wine presents aromas of lemon, mandarin, dried white flowers, spices and gentle pastry notes. On the palate, the wine is fine and thoroughbred in character, tensioned by beautiful acidity and an elegant profile. Its finish is mineral and saline, of very good length, and it can be cellared for at least 10 years. On the Burgundy reds side, wines such as the Volnay 1^er Cru Clos des Chênes by Xavier Monnot are fairly structured, but they may show, during their early years, some tannins that benefit from a little time to integrate. The quality of Xavier Monnot's production is outstanding; this is an estate to recommend for lovers of Burgundy.

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