Monnot’s 2006 Meursault Chevalieres originates in a substantial parcel with vines of widely varying age, enabling him to do three separate vinifications and blend for what he feels is enhanced complexity. Juicy citricity, forward, tropical fruit, palpable density, and formidably bright back-end penetration – incorporating bitter-sweet notes of citrus zest – characterize this well-concentrated, energetic Meursault. With time – and I would not hesitate to hold this for 3-4 years – it may display more nuance than it did soon after bottling.
Young Xavier Monnot is out to elevate the fruits of his grandfather Rene Monnier’s acreage to new heights in both white (60%) and red. (See issue 170 for a report on the latter. Some wines continue to be bottled under the “Rene Monnier” name, but not in the U.S.) Ambitions here include an ongoing program for re-planting with mass selections from selected old vines in Meursault. Monnot did not begin harvesting until September 24 (continuing into the first days of October). He thinks it foolish to flirt with low sulfur, and the level of dosage in these young wines no doubt contributes in part their brightness.
Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083
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