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The 2023 Monopole from Clos des Rocs is a dry white Pouilly-Loché, made from 100% Chardonnay, sourced from the vineyard that gives the estate its name, cultivated using organic farming methods in Loché, in the Mâconnais region. Vines over 80 years old lend it depth: pear, minerality, roundness, and a lovely finish.
It pairs well with seafood, cream-based poultry dishes, and hard cheeses.
The Domaine du Clos des Rocs is located in Loché, in the southern Mâconnais region, in Burgundy. Olivier Giroux cultivates his vines there using organic farming methods and champions the Pouilly-Loché appellation. Le Monopole 2023 comes from the vineyard that gives the estate its name, a “monopole”: a plot owned entirely by a single owner.
Le Monopole is a 100% Chardonnay, made from vines over 80 years old, planted on limestone soil. The estate practices organic viticulture, using native yeasts and minimal intervention. This vineyard produces a wine that is deeper and more opulent than the entry-level cuvées.
The nose evokes pear, with notes of dried fruit. The palate is round and ripe, supported by pronounced minerality and balanced acidity. The finish is long.
Decant it before serving, slightly chilled. It pairs well with seafood, fish in sauce, cream-based poultry dishes, and hard cheeses. It can also age for a few years in the cellar.
What is a “monopole”?
It is a vineyard plot owned entirely by a single owner. Here, it is the “clos” that gives the estate its name.
What grape variety is used for the Monopole?
100% Chardonnay.
Is this wine organic?
Yes, it is grown using organic farming methods.
Should it be decanted?
Yes, decanting is recommended to release its aromas.
What dishes does it pair well with?
Seafood, poultry in cream sauce, or hard cheeses.
Data sheet
100% Chardonnay
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