Domaine François Gaunoux - Meursault - Clos des Meix Chavaux - Monopole - White - 2021

Wine:

From 3.47 hectares of old vines planted in the 1970s, the 2021 White Meursault Clos des Meix Chavaux Monopole is vinified without any oak—a rarity, almost unheard of in Burgundy. The result is a pristine, crystalline nose that captures the vibrancy of its terroir, with delicate floral notes of hawthorn and honeysuckle. On the palate, it reveals an incredibly pure, saline essence, refined and understated, showcasing impressive minerality with an astonishingly long finish. This is a wine built to age for 20 years, awarded 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested and destemmed. No oak barrels added. 100% stainless steel tanks for fermentation and ageing. Unique in Burgundy.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Pure and crystalline, with lovely aromas of hawthorn and honeysuckle.

Palate:

This cuvée reveals a pure, nuanced expression with a delightful touch of salinity. Its balanced structure features a delicate mineral edge and a velvety texture, making for a refined and harmonious wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood platter, sweetbreads, poultry au jus, fish.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2041

A well-kept secret in Burgundy, Domaine François Gaunoux graces some of the finest Michelin-starred tables, offering wines of remarkable precision. Vinified without oak by Claudine and Jean-Pierre Gaunoux, these wines resist passing trends, delivering an exceptional purity and authentic expression of their terroirs.

The estate’s 12 hectares, spanning the esteemed vineyards of Beaune, Meursault, Volnay, and Pommard—including exclusive plots in Meursault (Clos de Tavaux and Clos des Meix Chavaux) and the premier cru Goutte d’Or—form an enviable legacy. The couple crafts each wine with a minimalist, uncompromising style that allows the unique qualities of each site to shine.

Operating discreetly, Domaine François Gaunoux has nonetheless captured the attention of discerning palates. Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World, along with acclaimed chefs Yannick Alléno, Sébastien Labbe at Cheval Blanc, and Guy Savoy, count these wines among their personal favorites.