Among the great white wines of the Côte de Beaune, the Clos de la Mouchère Monopole 2023 from Domaine Henri Boillot asserts itself as a composition of rare accuracy, played on the edge of balance. A discreet monopole nestled within the Les Perrières climat, this calcareous, well-ventilated and rigorously expressive terroir gives Chardonnay a setting where purity and intensity converse. The 2023 vintage expresses a luminous, finely cut style with a broad yet clockwork-precise texture that will appeal to those seeking a Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru with mineral relief, vibrancy and a long, lithe profile. Designed for both gastronomy and ageing, this wine answers the dual expectations of collectors and table connoisseurs: immediate emotion and depth that reveals itself over years. In the glass, everything contributes to an aristocratic silhouette, tightened by a fine salinity and edged with delicate floral aromas. An exceptional creation that transcends the ordinary to reveal the French art of living.

Assemblage et vinification

Sourced exclusively from Chardonnay of the Clos de la Mouchère, this 1er Cru of Puligny-Montrachet owes its uprightness to a terroir of limestone and marls that imprints the wine with a saline framework and crystalline tension. The harvest, rigorously sorted, preserves the integrity of the fruit and aromatic clarity. Vinification, marked by restraint, aims for precision and legibility of the cru. The ageing, of about 14 months in oak barrels, brings volume and depth without ever weighing the wine down, enhancing the sap of the vintage. The goal is clear: combine breadth and definition, let the material breathe, refine contours without disguising the terroir. The result is a wine both dense and uplifted, whose noble expression rests on ripe, perfectly integrated acidity.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance: Pale yellow with green highlights, exhibiting a crystalline brilliance. The clarity and radiance promise a precise, composed wine with pronounced visual freshness, hinting at a mouthfeel that is simultaneously silky and nervy.
• Nose: A complex expression marrying yellow peach and white peach, crisp pear and citrus zest, edged with linden and acacia. A subtle spice note underlines the aromatic purity. With aeration, chalky evocations open up, nuances of wet stone and a suggestion of fresh almond, the signature of a great Burgundy white.
• Palate: Smooth attack, immediately supported by a broad yet chiseled core. The acidity, perfectly integrated, stretches the framework and drives a marked, saline minerality that sculpts the finish. The mid-palate gains depth without weight, then the finish extends with confidence, a persistence reminiscent of Puligny’s finest terroirs. An exemplary structure marrying contained power and aristocratic elegance.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 12 and 13 °C in white wine glasses with a generous bowl to reveal texture and floral inflections. A brief chill beforehand and gentle decanting, if needed, are enough to present a clear reading of the cru. Store in a cool cellar away from vibration and light. The cellaring potential extends to 10 to 12 years and beyond, evolving towards notes of fine honey, dried fruits, warm stone and a subtle toasted patina with age.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs: Aquitaine caviar, crab meat with citrus, light gougères with aged Comté.
• Starters: scallop carpaccio, sea bream tartare, white asparagus with mousseline sauce.
• Main courses: sole meunière, roasted lobster, free-range poultry with morels, tagliolini with seafood.
• Cheeses: Comté 24 months, Beaufort d’été, Brie de Meaux, mature soft-textured goat cheese.
• Desserts: lightly sweetened apricot tart, vanilla-poached peach, candied citrus with delicate bitterness.

Moments de dégustation

The Clos de la Mouchère Monopole 2023 is the perfect companion for:

• Celebrating a special occasion where refinement takes the table.
• During a gastronomic dinner focused on subtle pairings and culinary precision.
• As an exceptional gift for a discerning lover of great Burgundy whites.

Caractéristiques

• Name: Domaine Henri Boillot, Clos de la Mouchère Monopole 2023
• Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC
• Type: Dry white wine
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: Chardonnay (100%)
• Alcohol content: 14%
• Ageing: about 14 months in oak barrels
• Bottle size: 75 cl
• Cellaring: 10 to 12 years and more depending on conditions
• Serving temperature: 12-13 °C