Moulin Aux Moines Pommard 1er Clos Orgelot Monopole 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Moulin Aux Moines
Label Name:
 
Pommard 1er Clos Orgelot Monopole
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Pommard Premier Cru - Clos Orgelot)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
13-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ~4. 1/5; listed by multiple merchants (LebendigeWeine, iDealwine, AP Wine Imports)

Tasting Note
Powerful, earthy Pommard: sour cherry, raspberry, fig and vineyard peach with orange peel, violet and clove. Silky entry, ripe acidity, present fine tannins, subtle animal/umami and a mineral, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, porcini mushroom dishes, braised beef, grilled pork, aged cheese. Asian: shoyu/miso ramen with duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, shiitake and soy glazed dishes, noodle soups.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from a 1.1 ha monopole; low yields (25–30 hl/ha); traditional fermentation and élevage; aged 18–22 months in French oak barrels (10–15% new).

Vineyard Info
Clos du Moulin aux Moines is a historic walled domaine in Auxey‑Duresses (Rollin family ownership since 2018). Produces monopole Clos Orgelot (~1.1 ha); certified organic (Ecocert) since 2012 and Demeter biodynamic since 2021.