Moulin Aux Moines Monthelie Sous le Cellier 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Moulin Aux Moines
Label Name:
 
Monthelie Sous le Cellier
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Beaune) — Monthélie
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
positive retail notes from Svinando, AP Wine Imports and specialist merchants

Tasting Note
Fresh white Burgundy with citrus, white flowers, wet stone minerality and subtle honeyed apple. Medium-bodied, saline core and discreet oak, finishing long and savory.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled white fish, mackerel, seafood risotto, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed fish, tempura, light Thai or Vietnamese fish dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; slow pressing, native-yeast fermentation in 350L oak; ~10–12 months élevage in barriques, minimal intervention, unfiltered; biodynamic/organic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Clos du Moulin aux Moines (Moulin aux Moines) — biodynamic estate on the Auxey‑Duresses/Meursault border. Small parcels; renewed focus since 2009 under new leadership producing terroir-driven Burgundies.