The Clos du Moulin aux Moines Auxey-Duresses 2020 is the domain's signature cuvée, a "Monopole" (exclusively owned vineyard) that embodies the millennial soul of this estate. In an excellent vintage like 2020, this Pinot Noir expresses exemplary density and purity, the result of a perfect balance between the history of the place and biodynamic practices.
Clos du Moulin aux Moines Auxey-Duresses "Monopole" 2020
The Millennial Heart of Burgundy
The Auxey-Duresses "Clos du Moulin aux Moines" Monopole 2020 is a unique wine, produced exclusively from vines located within the historic walls of the estate. This terroir, cultivated since the 10th century by the monks of Cluny, enjoys a protected microclimate and a clay-limestone soil that gives Pinot Noir a rare combination of elegance and vigor. Thanks to biodynamic farming, the 2020 vintage reveals vibrant fruit and structural depth that places this wine at the top of the Auxey-Duresses appellation.
Sensory Profile In the glass, it shows a deep and bright ruby color. The bouquet is a mosaic of red and black fruits: raspberry, currant, and black cherry, accompanied by delicate floral notes of violet and an underlying minerality reminiscent of wet stone. With aeration, subtle hints of sweet spices and undergrowth emerge. On the palate, it is harmonious and enveloping; the tannic structure is velvety but well present, supported by a chalky freshness that gives momentum to the sip. The finish is long, pure, and characterized by a refreshing savoriness.
Philosophy and Winemaking The care for this Monopole is absolute. The grapes are hand-picked at full ripeness and rigorously selected. Winemaking follows the principles of minimal intervention: fermentation with indigenous yeasts and a delicate maceration to extract only the noblest part of the fruit. Aging takes place in French oak barrels for about 12-15 months, with expert management of the wood so as not to overshadow the typicality of the terroir. The wine is bottled with minimal doses of sulfites to preserve its vital energy.
Food Pairings This Pinot Noir is perfect with flavorful yet elegant meat dishes. It pairs wonderfully with duck breast with berries, roasted veal, or sliced beef with aromatic herbs. It is also excellent with mushroom-based dishes or French bloomy-rind cheeses such as Camembert or Brie de Meaux.
Technical and Identification Data
Producer: Clos du Moulin aux Moines
Wine: Auxey-Duresses "Clos du Moulin aux Moines" (Monopole)
Vintage: 2020
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Burgundy (Côte de Beaune)
Certification: Biodynamic
