Magnum Chassagne Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru Les Chaumées Blanc 2012 Cellier aux Moines

Magnum of wine white Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru Les Chaumées 2012, domaine du Cellier aux Moines

Architectural jewel of Burgundy's vineyards, the Cellier aux Moines is one of the oldest wine estates in the region. Founded in 1130 by Cistercian monks in Givry, the Cellar and its vineyard enclosure are still preserved. During the French Revolution, the estate was requisitioned and sold to a family who kept it for two centuries, until the Pascal family acquired it in 2004. The Pascal family implemented an extensive restoration program for both the Cellier and the vineyard. A new winery was also established, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to precisely vinify wines while preserving the authenticity of their terroir. The estate includes iconic vineyards: 5 hectares of the famous Cellier aux Moines enclosure, a historic premier cru of Givry, as well as some prestigious plots in Puligny and Chassagne Montrachet. The estate covers 10 hectares, all cultivated using biodynamic methods. Another unique feature is the absence of pumping during winemaking (from grape reception to bottling) thanks to the gravity-fed winery spread over 4 levels. A guiding principle for the quality of the wines: "Simplex Natura" (Let Nature do its work).

This Magnum of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru Les Chaumées 2012 from Cellier aux Moines comes from a beautiful terroir located at the top of the Chassagne hillside, at an altitude of 300m. It is a stony terroir with a steep slope where the chardonnay vines (planted in 1988) produce small, well-constituted grape clusters. In the cellar, the grapes are sorted and then aged for 18 months in 400-liter oak barrels (50% new barrels). The oak influence is well integrated, giving a velvety texture to the wine. This 2012 vintage reveals elegant and evolved aromas of apricot, candied fruits, pears, and tart tannins. The texture is luscious while maintaining a beautiful acidic freshness. A great white wine ready to be enjoyed, and time has only enhanced its qualities!

• Cellier aux Moines
• Produced in Côte de Beaune
• Grape Variety: Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2012
• Alcohol Content: 13% vol

Volume: 1.5L