Domaine Xavier Monnot Meursault Les Chevalieres 2021 - Burgundy, France

95/100 Wine Spectator
92/100 Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy (2020 vintage)

Wine Spectator "Perfumed, with white flowers, lime, peach, vanilla and smoky mineral aromas and flavors, this white is on the creamy side, yet vibrant, with terrific harmony and an extended finish."

100% Chardonnay

Xavier Monnot, a renowned Meursault producer, emphasizes purity, elegance, and complexity in his wines, supported by a family legacy dating back to 1723 and six generations of winegrowing. While vineyards are evenly split between red and white plantings, 65% of production focuses on whites.

Xavier took over in 1994, implementing modern techniques like replanting parcels with old vine selections and new clones and updating the cellar equipment. In 2005, he began bottling under his own label. Chardonnay is hand-harvested, lightly crushed by foot, and fermented in barrels with indigenous yeasts, followed by full malolactic fermentation and bâtonnage. Aging spans 12-14 months in barrels, with new oak percentages varying by wine level: 15-20% for regional, 25% for village, and 30-35% for premier crus.