Alcohol: 13.5 %
Grape(s): 100 % Chardonnay
Location: Meursault AOC, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France (Les Chevalières climat in Meursault)
Tasting Notes: Pale golden yellow. The nose shows ripe pear, yellow apple, toasted almond and honeysuckle with a background of delicate vanilla and buttered brioche. On the palate, it is rich and layered, with creamy texture, bright acidity, and savory minerality; flavors of stone fruit, citrus peel, and toasted spices lead to a long, harmonious finish.
94 Wine Enthusiast The nose reveals an elegant blend of fresh ripe white peach, Bartlett pear, acacia, and a hint of freshly scraped vanilla. The palate is precise and generous, showing restraint through the mid-palate, leading to a crescendo of butter-roasted almond. While enjoyable now, this wine should show best after another year or two in the bottle.
Notes: Xavier Monnot Meursault Les Chevalières is made from carefully tended Meursault fruit, often from older vines in the Les Chevalières parcel. Fermentation and élevage typically combine stainless steel and French oak (including some new oak) with time on lees to build texture and complexity.
Food Pairing: Matches roasted poultry, lobster or scallops with butter-based sauces, mushroom dishes, and soft cheeses such as Brie or Reblochon.
Winery Story: Xavier Monnot is a respected Burgundian producer known for precise vineyard work and classical cellar techniques that highlight terroir. The Les Chevalières bottling aims to express Meursault’s characteristic richness and minerality with balance and refinement.
