Xavier Monnot Meursault 1er Cru 'Charmes' 2020 (750ml) Rubicone

Xavier Monnot Meursault 1er Cru 'Charmes' 2020 (750ml) RubiconeXavier Monnot is a leading producer in Meursault whose winemaking style emphasizes purity of fruit, elegance, and complexity. Prior to the release of the 2005 vintage, the property was known as Domaine Ren Monnier (Xavier's grandfather). In 2005, along with improvements in the vineyard and cellar, Xavier began bottling his wines under his own label. Domaine Xavier Monnot is a 42 acre estate in Meursault with vineyards stretching from Beaune to

with a prominent thread of bitter almond that runs from start to finish

clove and cinnamon

It has an intense bouquet

we were surprised by the pure

with a mineral finish

The Chateau Laplagnotte Bellevue Bordeaux pairs perfectly with braised lamb

The wine is rich in the palate and crisp on the finish with flavors of luscious cream cola and bright stone fruit

Wine Advocate: 91-93 Points

harnessing them with a singed alder frame and keeping them moving along with fresh acidity

" This is mostly Garnacha

13% South Australia

A 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) the most widely planted red variety in the Toro region