Xavier Monnot Meursault 'Le Limozin' 2023

In Short

A Meursault Chardonnay from Burgundy with hazelnut, white flowers, and mineral notes, structured with acidity and a long finish.

Quick Facts

• Region: Meursault, Burgundy
• Vineyard: Le Limozin
• Variety: Chardonnay
• Style: Full-bodied white
• Best For: Dinner, special occasions

Why We Stock It

We carry this wine because Meursault Chardonnay at this level offers the combination of richness and acidity that makes it genuinely food-friendly without being obvious about it. The 2023 vintage has enough structure to develop gracefully over the next seven or eight years, yet it's approachable now. It's the sort of bottle that works as well at table as it does on its own.

Tasting Profile

This is a composed white with mineral precision underneath its richer flavors.

• Aroma: Hazelnut, white flowers, subtle oak, flint
• Palate: Stone fruit, butter, toasted almond, mineral
• Structure & Finish: Full body, bright acidity, long and complex finish with hazelnut and flint

Winemaking

Chardonnay from this appellation is typically fermented in oak and aged on its lees, which builds texture and adds subtle toasted notes without masking the wine's underlying character. Regional practice here emphasizes balance between wood influence and the expression of the fruit and site.

Serving & Pairing

Serve between 50 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit; it will open over twenty minutes and needs no decanting. This wine suits roasted chicken with herbs and brown butter just as naturally as it does lobster or scallops. Its acidity cuts through richness, and the hazelnut and mineral notes complement both delicate seafood and deeper poultry preparations.

The Estate

Xavier Monnot is a small grower-producer based in Meursault, working within the village's traditional winemaking framework. The domaine focuses on expressing the specific sites it tends rather than pursuing a house style.

Terroir

Meursault lies in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, a limestone-rich plateau where Chardonnay has grown for centuries. The soils here are calcaire with clay, and the eastern exposure gives the fruit ripe character while the mineral content of the ground keeps the wine balanced and precise. Le Limozin is a climat within Meursault that produces wines with this combination of richness and mineral grip.