2023, Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES NUITS, 'Le Prieuré'35 year old Chardonnay vines on calcareous soils in the Hautes Cotes. A wine that is balanced and fine, elegant and solid with a beautiful firmness attenuated by the mellowness of Chardonnay. This cuve is characterized by fine fresh fruit flavours, white flowers, of lime and beautiful mineral nuances. 50% oak (large format).

Aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with hints of mint

the Malartic-Lagravière is terrific for the year

supported by finely grained tannins and plenty of freshness

One to look out for

cherries and rose petals

almost surprisingly so for a second wine

92 Erin Larkin

but Nicolas Thienpont and his team continue their shift toward more judicious extraction

alternating between roundness and tension to reach an intense but balanced finish

fruity and quite supple

there’s so much more contributing

ripe and tensile