Magnum Chassagne Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru Cellier aux Moines 2014

Magnum of wine white Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru Les Chaumées 2014, Cellier aux Moines estate

Architectural jewel of Burgundy's wine region, Cellier aux Moines is one of the oldest wine estates in the area. Founded in 1130 by Cistercian monks in Givry, the Cellier and its vineyard enclosure are still preserved. During the French Revolution, the estate was requisitioned and sold to a family that 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 created, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to vinify wines precisely while preserving the authenticity of their terroir. Particularly the iconic vines: 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 in biodynamics. Another unique feature is the absence of pumping during winemaking (from grape arrival to bottling) thanks to the gravity-fed winery on 4 levels. The motto serving the quality of the wines is "Simplex Natura" (Let nature do its work).

This Magnum of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru Les Chaumées 2014 from Cellier aux Moines comes from a beautiful terroir located on the top of the Chassagne hill, at an altitude of 300m. A stony terroir with a steep slope where the chardonnay vines (planted in 1988) deliver small, well-constituted 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 smooth texture to the wine. This 2017 vintage reveals elegant and delicate aromas of citrus, white flowers, and acacia. The texture is refined, built on the acidity of the vintage which allowed for perfect aging in magnum. The tertiary aromas (those that develop in the bottle) have brought a nice richness and a patina that wonderfully combines with the natural tension of the vintage. Outstanding wine!

• Cellier aux Moines
• Produced in Côte de Beaune
• Grape variety: Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2014
• Alcohol content: 13% vol

Volume: 1.5L