Xavier Monnot Volnay Clos des Chênes

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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”). 

Clos des Chênes is the largest premier cru in Volnay and sits between the premier cru of Taille Pieds and the border of Monthelie. The soil at Clos des Chênes contains a high percentage of limestone and gives a wine of perfume and finesse with an extra generosity of fruit.  Half of Xavier Monnot’s 2 acre parcel was planted in 1936 with the other half planted in 1978. Aged from 12 to 14 months in 30-35% percent new French oak. 

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Acclaim
“With vibrant notes of black rum cherry, black peppercorn, and a lift from violets, this wine exudes depth and seriousness. The well-integrated tannins, coupled with a refreshing acidity, provide a refined lift to a dark-fruited palate with a fine stony finish. Cellar through 2035 and beyond for optimal development.” — Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2024
“This supple red is hallmarked by intense aromas and flavors of black currant, blackberry and oak spice. Firms up, yet the fruit persists on the finish. Shows fine potential, just needs time for the oak to integrate.”– (Web only)
— Wine Spectator, Oct 2022
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Clos des Chênes
Vineyard size
2 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous
Bottles produced of this wine:
5,000
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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
58
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.44
Acidity:
6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
30.2 g/L
Total SO2
58
Residual sugar:
0.3 g/L