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Formerly owned by the monks of the Pontigny Abbey, Monopole du Domaine Long-Depaquit "Moutonne" is a plot that is sheltered within a natural amphitheatre at the heart of the Grand Crus, the historic part of the Chablis vineyards that dates back over one thousand years.
Located in both "Vaudésir" (95%) and "Preuses" (5%), this south/south-east facing plot with its ideal location and shape enable it to capture all of the sun's rays. The steep slope (nearly 40%) in the central part of the plot protects the vines from the North winds. Traversed by a wall, the lower part of the plot yields wines that are rich and structured while the grapes hailing from the upper part lend the blend its floral aspect and tautness.
Located in both "Vaudésir" (95%) and "Preuses" (5%), this south/south-east facing plot with its ideal location and shape enable it to capture all of the sun's rays. The steep slope (nearly 40%) in the central part of the plot protects the vines from the North winds. Traversed by a wall, the lower part of the plot yields wines that are rich and structured while the grapes hailing from the upper part lend the blend its floral aspect and tautness.
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Terroir
Calcareous clay soil overlying subsoil composed of Kimmeridgian limestone marls.
Winemaking
Handpicking, sorting of the grapes, gentle pressing so as to respect the fruit.
Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees: 75% in stainless steel vats and 25% in 1 to 5-year-old oak barrels for 10 months.
Finished aging in stainless steel vats for 6 months.
Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees: 75% in stainless steel vats and 25% in 1 to 5-year-old oak barrels for 10 months.
Finished aging in stainless steel vats for 6 months.
Varietal
Chardonnay
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 5,80 ac
Age of vines : 40 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 12 and 14°C (53-57°F).
Aging potential: 5 to 10 years and more.
Aging potential: 5 to 10 years and more.
Tasting
Complex nose that combines notes of white and yellow-fleshed fruit, citrus, and delicate flower scents. The palate is full and generous, marked by the minerality due to the marls found in this micro-terroir. This wine features pleasing freshness, a slight hint of well-integrated oak and exceptional length on the palate.
Food pairings
Finely prepared fine fish and crustaceans (lobster, rock lobster …)
Roasted or stewed poultry and white meats
Recipe suggestion: chicken with morel mushrooms
Roasted or stewed poultry and white meats
Recipe suggestion: chicken with morel mushrooms
Quotes
Decanter: 96/100 (2022)
Jasper Morris: 93-95/100 (2021)
Decanter: 97 (2020)
Jasper Morris: 93-95/100 (2021)
Decanter: 97 (2020)
