Domaine La Croix Montjoie - La Voluptueuse 2018
Burgundy
White
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Drink or Keep
14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
The big sister of L'Élégante, Voluptueuse has more shape and roundness thanks to its time in cask. Aromas of citrus and white fruit mingle with buttery, vanilla notes on the palate. A lovely cuvée to share!
Features
Estate
Domaine La Croix Montjoie
Cuvée
La Voluptueuse
Vintage
2018
Designation
Vézelay
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% chardonnay
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Light pressing, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in barrels
Breeding
12 months in barrels, 20% new
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright yellow colour
Nose
Of brioche and butter
Mouth
Balanced and round with a freshness brought by grapefruit notes
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with chicken in cream sauce, fish in sauce, mushroom risotto...
Domain La Croix Montjoie
Vézelay
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 14.5/20 (Vintage 2017) (Good wine)
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Both agricultural engineers and oenologists, Sophie and Matthieu Woillez have been based in the commune of Tharoiseau since 2009. Their 13-hectare vineyard, planted mainly with Chardonnay, covers a hillside facing Vézelay. Organic conversion is underway.
Jancis Robinson
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
on 7 reviews
Note and review by M. YVES G. Published on 08/07/2024
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Note and review by M. VINCENT D. Published on 02/07/2020
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