2021 Xavier Monnot 'Les Vignots' Pommard

Pommard Les Vignots is a lieu-dit that sits on the upper slope of the combe behind the village of Pommard. This south-facing climat gives wines with typical Pommard power while its elevation of over 300 meters lends high-toned aromas and finesse. The average vine age is 50 years old. 10% whole clusters are used and the wine is aged in 30% new oak.

92 Wine Spectator
This concentrated red is marked by spicy new oak, yet has the fruit to offset the wood. Offers black cherry, blackberry, vanilla and toast flavors shaded by earth. Dense and lingers nicely on the finish.

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”).

Pommard, situated in the Côte de Beaune, is renowned for its robust and structured red wines made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. Unlike the neighboring villages known for white wines, Pommard produces red wines that are deeply colored, with flavors of dark fruits, earth, and spices, often accompanied by firm tannins and significant aging potential. The region's iron-rich clay and limestone soils, combined with a favorable climate, contribute to the bold character and complexity of its wines. Pommard's vineyards include several notable Premier Cru sites, such as Les Rugiens and Les Epenots, which are highly regarded for their ability to produce powerful yet elegant wines that develop beautifully with age