Xavier Monnot 'Les Vignots' Pommard 2021
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- Land: 'Les Vignots' in Pommard, located up the slope behind the village, enjoys a south-facing position. The elevation, over 300 meters, brings a certain finesse and high-toned aromas to the wines, while still keeping the characteristic power of Pommard.
- Wine: The 2021 'Les Vignots' Pommard reflects the character of its terroir. The vines, with an average age of 50 years, contribute to the wine's depth. The use of 10% whole clusters and aging in 30% new oak balance the wine's structure and flavor, highlighting the unique qualities of Pommard wines.
- People: Xavier Monnot, with roots in Meursault winemaking, shifted to his own label in 2005, introducing significant changes in both vineyard and cellar practices. His approach emphasizes the fruit's purity, wine's elegance, and overall complexity. With a commitment to 'lutte raisonnée' and maintaining an average vine age of 30 to 40 years, Xavier blends tradition with a modern touch.
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Burgundy, in eastern France, encompasses several subregions, but it is the Côte d'Or that is home to many of the world's most expensive and revered wines. The region, primarily a single east-facing slope, has mixed limestone soils that vary dramatically from village to village and even vineyard to vineyard. White wines, crafted from Chardonnay, range from rich and opulent to lean and intensely mineral, while Pinot Noir produces silky, perfumed red wines of exceptional finesse and complexity. Centuries of winemaking tradition have resulted in every plot being meticulously recognized and scrutinized, making the Côte d'Or a true capital of terroir.
Burgundy - Cote d'Or
Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned, notoriously difficult-to-grow, low-yielding grape that finds its ancestral home in Burgundy, France, where it produces some of the world's most elegant and nuanced wines. While Burgundy remains its spiritual heartland, Pinot Noir has since traveled the globe, finding success in other cooler climates, notably in California, Oregon, New Zealand, and Germany. This grape is a challenge for any grower, as it requires specific conditions to show its best, and yet the wines it produces are capable of such a captivating and singular character.
