X Monnot Volnay 1er Cru Clos Des Chenes 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
X Monnot
Label Name:
 
Volnay 1er Cru Clos Des Chenes
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Volnay, Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.8%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 92, Vinous 92, Jasper Morris 93 (vintage 2022); other reviewers have given scores in the low-90s for this cuvée

Tasting Note
Perfumed red fruits (cherry, raspberry) with violet and spice notes, fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and mineral lift. Medium-bodied, elegant, with a long, focused finish showing subtle oak and savory undertones.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, beef short ribs, aged soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, shiitake stir-fry, Korean barbecue (bulgogi) with mushrooms.

Production Method
100% Pinot Noir; hand-harvested, vinified in traditional Burgundian open vats, aged 12–14 months in French oak (30–35% new). Lutte raisonnée viticulture; light filtration or bottled with minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Xavier Monnot: Meursault-based estate (family history >6 generations). Owns a 2-acre parcel in Clos des Chênes, half planted 1936/half 1978; focuses on purity, low yields and careful cellar work.