Henri Boillot
Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchere Monopole 2023
| Denomination | AOC Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 50% in new 350 l oak barrels, the remainder in single-variety barrels. |
- Origin: Puligny-Montrachet in Burgundy, from the Clos de la Mouchère under Monopole regime
- Grape variety and style: Still white Chardonnay of vibrant elegance and precision
- Aromas: notes of yellow and white peach, honeysuckle and acacia, with a bouquet of great complexity
- Taste: soft entry, broad structure, pronounced minerality and a savoury, persistent finish
- Ageing: traditional methods, 50% new 350-litre oak and the rest in used barrels
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Mouchère Monopole from Domaine Henri Boillot is a still white wine of vibrant elegance. A pure expression of Chardonnay, it displays a pale yellow colour with delicate green highlights. The bouquet is complex and refined, weaving together notes of peach, honeysuckle and acacia. On the palate, it offers a soft entry, where the generous structure is perfectly matched by a distinct and vibrant minerality. The perfectly balanced acidity leads the sip towards a savoury finish, ideal for pairing with lean fish, sushi, shellfish and soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Puligny-Montrachet, a renowned area of the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. It comes exclusively from the Clos de la Mouchère plot, managed as a Monopole; its name derives from the old local dialect, where “mouche” means “bee”. The complex clay-limestone soils give the vines deep energy and balance. The winery follows a strict non-interventionist philosophy, adapting to the climate and limiting activity among the rows to protect the health of the vines and enhance the authentic character of the cru.
How it is produced
Vinification focuses on maximum expressive precision and the formal purity of the fruit. Through minimal intervention in the cellar, the winemaking aims to convey the identity of the terroir without alteration. The maturation period takes place in oak barrels, using half new wood and the remainder previously used barrels. This carefully balanced approach to ageing enriches the texture of the wine without overpowering it, blending savouriness and freshness into a dynamic, taut and exemplary refined profile.
History and Curiosities
In ancient Burgundian dialect, “mouche” means bee, a historical reference encapsulated in the Clos de la Mouchère Monopole, a true gem of Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru. Based in Meursault, Domaine Henri Boillot has followed a strict non-interventionist philosophy since the 1990s to preserve the identity of the terroir. Henri and Guillaume carry on their legacy with absolute dedication, limiting interventions in the cellar and allowing the 2023 vintage to mature in oak barrels to offer enthusiasts an extraordinarily pure, energetic and elegant glass.
Awards
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2023
95/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
| Name | Henri Boillot Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchere Monopole 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Puligny-Montrachet AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Henri Boillot |
| Story | History and Curiosities In ancient Burgundian dialect, "mouche" means bee, a historical reference encapsulated in the Clos de la Mouchère Monopole, a true gem of Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru. Based in Meursault, Domaine Henri Boillot has followed a strict non-interventionist philosophy since the 1990s to preserve the identity of the terroir. Henri and Guillaume carry on their legacy with absolute dedication, limiting interventions in the cellar and allowing the 2023 vintage to mature in oak barrels to offer enthusiasts an extraordinarily pure, energetic and elegant glass. |
| Origin | Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France |
| Soil composition | Clayey and calcareous |
| Plants per hectare | 10000 |
| Yield per hectare | 50 hl/ha |
| Production technique | Metodi tradizionali di vinificazione e affinamento con interventi minimi in cantina |
| Wine making | Traditional vinification and ageing methods with minimal intervention in the cellar; 50% in new 350-litre oak barrels, the remainder in single-variety barrels. |
| Aging | 50% in new 350 l oak barrels, the remainder in single-variety barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |