Xavier Monnot Meursault Les Charmes

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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 Charmes is one of six major premier crus is lying at the south end of the Meursault appellation. The name likely comes from the word chaume meaning “field.” Shallow limestone soils give a wine that is broad and rich as well as intensely mineral. The parcels belonging to Xavier Monnot were planted in 1961 and 1989 and provide plenty of concentration. Aged from 12 to 14 months in 30-35% percent new French oak. 

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Acclaim
“Viscous and smooth, with peach, citronella, orange peel, butter and baking spice flavors backed by a vibrant structure. Though complex, this is still pretty tight with a mineral element emerging on the finish.” — Wine Spectator, Dec 2023
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Les Charmes
Vineyard size
3 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous
Bottles produced of this wine:
5,300
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
12 - 14 months
Total SO2
113
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.27
Acidity:
6.38 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
19.8 g/L
Total SO2
113
Residual sugar:
<0.2 g/L