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Domaine Du Cellier Aux Moines

Domaine du Cellier aux Moines Santenay Blanc 1er Cru Beauregard 2017

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0.26ha. 252-265m above sea level. Vines about 30 years old. Sandy clay limestone. Grape selection in the vineyard and winery. 50% new barrels. Aged for 16-18 months. Founded by a Cistercian monastery around 1130, this is one of the oldest domaines in Burgundy. The cellars, built in the 12th century, are in the Gothic architectural style characteristic of Cistercian monasteries and were operated by the monastery until the French Revolution in 1789. The Pascal family purchased this decadent domaine in 2004, and named it "Clos du Cellier aux Moines", the same name as the particularly beautiful stone-walled plot (clos) among the Givry 1er Cru vineyards. They spent a huge amount of money to restore the domaine and make wines that live up to its history and past reputation, including introducing the first complete gravity system in Burgundy, in an effort to improve quality and revive the domaine. Pascal is an intellectual and passionate man who moved from Paris with his wife after serving as CEO of LVMH's Champagne House and a luxury jewelry company, and has a wide network in the global wine industry. Guillaume Marc, who is in charge of winemaking, is an excellent young winemaker who has gained experience in DRC and Arnoux-Lachaux, and has a deep understanding of biodynamic farming. His three children are now also involved, and the vineyards are gradually being repurchased. In order to harvest the highest quality grapes, the vineyards are pesticide-free, yields are limited, and regular cultivation is carried out. Only fully ripe grapes are hand-picked and re-selected at the selection table, with a thorough commitment to quality. Pinot Noir is fermented in large wooden barrels (foudres) with temperature control using whole bunches. Chardonnay is gently pressed with an air press, and both red and white wines are aged in barrels. The organic and biodynamic farming methods, which had been gradually transitioning from 2015 to 2017, have been completely converted. The Domaine's motto is "simple and natural," inheriting the ideas of the monks and only adding to the natural power of the grapes. As a Domaine representing the Côte d'Or, transcending the Chalonnaise region's "Givry," there is no doubt that it will attract more and more attention.