Meursault, Burgundy
Domaine Jean Monnier
Since 1720
Domaine Jean Monnier has worked the slopes of Meursault since 1720, which makes it one of the oldest family estates in Burgundy. It is run today by Nicolas Monnier, the sixteenth generation, alongside his father Jean-Claude. Unusually for the Côte de Beaune, the domaine makes near-equal amounts of white and red, with old-vine holdings across Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Volnay and Beaune. The whites are barrel-fermented and given long lees ageing for richness and depth, the reds a cold soak before oak. The result is a cellar of generous, classically built wines that carry their history lightly.
Wines currently available
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2023 Meursault Vieilles Vignes
$171 per bottle
The Monnier family has worked Meursault since 1720 and is now in the hands of Nicolas Monnier, the sixteenth generation. This is the house Meursault at its most generous, a blend of old vines from several village plots, barrel-fermented and aged on its lees. Meursault grows no grand crus, so its reputation rests on characterful village wines like this one: rich, rounded and built around old-vine depth.
92 points, Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com “Lemons, cedar, apricots and toasted nuts on the nose of this full-bodied, creamy white. Buttery on the palate, with delicious,...”
“Lemons, cedar, apricots and toasted nuts on the nose of this full-bodied, creamy white. Buttery on the palate, with delicious, fleshy layers. Drink now.”
2023 Puligny-Montrachet
$195 per bottle
Puligny-Montrachet is the reference point for fine white Burgundy, and Monnier's village wine shows why. It comes from a single plot on marl and brown limestone and is given an extended, cool fermentation that favours line over weight. Where Meursault leans plush, Puligny is about cut and precision, a tighter, more mineral frame that carries fine length. One to drink now or hold a few years.
93 points, Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com “Lemons, cedar, cloves and sweet white peaches on the nose of this elegant and flavorful white. It's full-bodied with classy...”
“Lemons, cedar, cloves and sweet white peaches on the nose of this elegant and flavorful white. It's full-bodied with classy oak influence and a bright, firm finish. Drink now or hold.”
2023 Meursault Les Rougeots
$223 per bottle
Les Rougeots sits high on the Meursault slope, named for the iron-rich red soil that runs through it. The climat is best known as the source of Coche-Dury's celebrated Meursault, which says much about its standing. Monnier's bottling trades the breadth of the village blend for amplitude and grip, yellow orchard fruit set on a firm mineral spine. A single-vineyard Meursault with a clear sense of place.
2023 Pommard Epenots 1er Cru Clos de Citeaux
$228 per bottle
Clos de Citeaux is a walled monopole of Domaine Jean Monnier, almost three hectares inside the Grands Epenots premier cru. The land was given to the Cistercian monks of Citeaux in the thirteenth century and has held their name ever since. Epenots is the most refined corner of Pommard, and the wine follows suit: dark berry and plum, a note of game and spice, firm tannins wrapped in a silky frame. Built to reward patience.
2022 Meursault 'Vieilles Vignes'
$224 per bottle
91 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com “Light brioche and buttered-toast aromas here, together with apple crumble and pear. It’s creamy and full-bodied. Lightly toasty, but fresh...”
“Light brioche and buttered-toast aromas here, together with apple crumble and pear. It’s creamy and full-bodied. Lightly toasty, but fresh and elegant. Nicely done. Drink now.”
2022 Puligny-Montrachet
$293 per bottle
92 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com “An elegant, full-bodied white that exudes toasted hazelnuts, apricots, salted butter and mango stones on the nose. Delicious combination of...”
“An elegant, full-bodied white that exudes toasted hazelnuts, apricots, salted butter and mango stones on the nose. Delicious combination of stone fruit with salt and caramel undertones and a buttery texture, persisting on the tasty finish. Drink now.”
2022 Beaune 1er Cru 'Montrevenots'
$206 per bottle
92 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com “Fleshy and invitingly spicy, with aromas of anise, clove, cherry and plum. It’s medium- to full-bodied with creamy tannins and...”
“Fleshy and invitingly spicy, with aromas of anise, clove, cherry and plum. It’s medium- to full-bodied with creamy tannins and excellent concentration. Drink now or hold.”
2021 Beaune 1er Cru Montrevenots
$206 per bottle
91 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com “This has a pretty nose of rose hips, orange peel, strawberries and sandalwood. Medium-bodied, fresh and silky, with fine tannins...”
“This has a pretty nose of rose hips, orange peel, strawberries and sandalwood. Medium-bodied, fresh and silky, with fine tannins and tangy acidity. Drink or hold.”
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