Domaine du Cellier aux Moines : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Les Chaumées" 2020

An aromatic and delicate white Burgundy from Domaine du Cellier aux Moines

The estate

The Domaine du Cellier aux Moines was founded in 1130 by the Cistercian monks of La Ferté Abbey. These monks were the first to build the famous clos of Burgundy. Since 2004, the Pascal family has successfully restored the estate and brought it back to full vitality, completing its conversion to biodynamics.

The vineyard

The Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru les Chaumées 2020 from Domaine du Cellier aux Moines comes from a 22-are plot on a climat overlooking the northern part of the Chassagne-Montrachet vineyard. Planted in 1988, the vines grow at an altitude of just under 300 metres on shallow, stony, sloping soils that ensure optimal ripening of the berries.

The vintage

A dry winter was followed by a warm spring with little rainfall, encouraging early budburst and flowering in mid-May. The summer was marked by intense drought, with a water deficit of 200 mm during fruit set and véraison. Thanks to the vigilance and rigour of the teams, the vineyard was managed in the best possible way despite these extreme conditions, which led to lower yields. The harvest was of very high quality, with concentrated, perfectly ripe and beautifully balanced grapes.

2020 marks the organic certification of Domaine du Cellier aux Moines as well as its fourth vintage in biodynamics.

Blend

The Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru les Chaumées 2020 from Domaine du Cellier aux Moines is 100% Chardonnay.