Xavier Monnot Beaune Les Cents-Vignes

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Wine Description

Xavier Monnot is a leading producer in Meursault whose winemaking style emphasizes purity of fruit, elegance, and complexity. Prior to the release of the 2005 vintage, the property was known as Domaine René Monnier (Xavier's grandfather). In 2005, along with improvements in the vineyard and cellar, Xavier began bottling his wines under his own label. 

Domaine Xavier Monnot is a 42 acre estate in Meursault with vineyards stretching from Beaune to Maranges. 60% of the Domaine's production is white and 40% red with several premier crus in Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Beaune, Volnay, and Maranges. Xavier believes in maintaining an average vine age of 30 to 40 years and practices lutte raisonnée (“reasoned struggle”). 

Les Cents Vignes, “the Hundred Vines,” is a premier cru lying in the northern section of the Beaune amphitheater where the wines tend to be fresher and finer than wines from the southern section. Typically, the well-drained soils of Les Cents Vignes give delicate red berry aromas and a silky texture. Xavier Monnot’s 4.2 acre parcel was planted between 1960 and 1986. Aged from 12 to 14 months in 30-35% percent new French oak. 

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Acclaim
“Concentrated plum and black-cherry notes meld with cranberry, thyme, and white mushroom creating an alluring aromatics. The palate demonstrates ripeness, almost fig-like, with subtle hints of vanilla and sweet spice that add to its decadence. Acidity provides balance to youthful tannins and lifts notes of fresh thyme sprigs and clove, adding depth to the wine’s long finish. Beautiful.” – (Editors’ Choice) — Wine Enthusiast, Nov 2024
"The 2020 Beaune Cent Vignes 1er Cru, containing around 20% whole cluster has a slightly toasty bouquet with blackberry, boysenberry and a touch of pain grillé. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity with a smooth, lightly spiced strawberry-driven finish. Fine."
— Vinous, Dec 2021
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Les Cents Vignes
Vineyard size
4 acres
Bottles produced of this wine:
7,300
Average Vine Age:
40 years
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
12 -14 months
Total SO2
63
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5.91 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
30.7 g/L
Total SO2
63
Residual sugar:
0.2 g/L