Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Épenots Clos de Cîteaux 2019 White Wines

Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Épenots Clos de Cîteaux 2019 White WinesWinery Background and History Founded in 1720 in Meursault, Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils is one of Burgundys oldest family run estates. Now under the stewardship of Nicolas Monnier, a 16th generation winemaker, the domaine spans 17 hectares across prestigious appellations including Meursault, Puligny Montrachet, Volnay, Pommard, and Beaune. The estate emphasizes traditional winemaking techniques, aiming to produce wines that authentically express the

previous vintages of this wine have been described as having a bouquet of ripe cherries with spicy undertones reminiscent of cinnamon

Decanting for 30 minutes to an hour is recommended to allow the wine to open up and reveal its aromatic complexity

the Bécot family

Wine Advocate: 92 points

located in the Bordeaux region of France

• 20% Pinot Meunier

The Puligny-Montrachet vineyards are situated in the Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy

and the vineyard is divided into two main sections: a larger portion on the flats near Château Ausone and a smaller section close to Château Pavie Macquin and Château La Clotte

Krug’s meticulous approach includes vinifying each plot separately in small oak casks

The 2015 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes

The 2017 vintage has an alcohol content of 14

showcasing the house’s signature style with a blend of Chardonnay