Moulin Aux Moines Pernard Vergelesses les Combottes 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Moulin Aux Moines
Label Name:
 
Pernard Vergelesses les Combottes
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pernand-Vergelesses, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino ~4. 2/5 (multiple user ratings); drinking window often cited 5–10 years

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Chardonnay with green apple, pear, citrus peel, grilled almond, wet stone and subtle toast; medium-bodied, crisp acidity and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: seared scallops, lobster, grilled/roasted white fish, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy poultry dishes, Brie or soft goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, dim sum, tempura, mild Thai fish curries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; fermented and aged in French oak barrels (approx. 12 months) with a small percentage of new oak; produced using organic/sustainable practices.

Vineyard Info
Clos du Moulin aux Moines (Moulin aux Moines) is a c.15-hectare domaine based in Auxey-Duresses; historic 'clos' with monastic origins producing Pernand-Vergelesses and other Côte de Beaune wines.