Domaine du Mont Epin - Viré-Clessé Breillonde 2016
Burgundy
White
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Drink or Keep
90/100
Decanter
Breillonde is a singular terroir, which is reflected in the wine with a particularly complex, aromatic nose and toasty notes. Partially barrel-aged, is perfectly integrated. A smooth, generous white wine, ideal for gastronomy, that will embellish your meals and aperitifs and delight all taste buds!
Features
Estate
Domaine du Mont Épin
Cuvée
Breillonde
Vintage
2016
Designation
Viré-Clessé
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay, vignes âgées de 50 ans
Terroirs
Soils: Bajocian limestone with entrocks, composed of Oxfordian marl-limestone strata, stonier at the top and more clayey at the bottom of the plots. Exposure: due east, with a gentle slope.
Viticulture
In conversion to organic farming (certification from vintage 2019)
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
De-stemming followed by light crushing. Slow, low-pressure pneumatic pressing. Slow alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 70% and in 600 L demi-muids for 30% of the cuvée. Subsequent malolactic fermentation in the respective containers.
Breeding
For 10 months on fine lees in vats and demi-muids.
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Brilliant golden hue
Nose
Reveals fine toasted aromas, combining harmoniously with notes of fresh pineapple, marzipan and hazelnut.
Mouth
On the palate, a fresh attack is followed by fullness and power, resulting in an expressive, dense wine with very appreciable length.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif with shrimp with avocado, seafood rillettes, fatty oysters, blanquette of fish or veal, codfish brandade, mackerel, barbecued sardines, turkey or chicken brochettes, turkey fillets with cream...
Domain du Mont Épin
Viré-Clessé
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2021 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Domaine du Mont Épin is the second estate of brothers Richard and Stéphane Martin, of Croix Sénaillet de Davayé, acquired in 2015 and whose vines are located around Mont Épin. It comprises 15 hectares divided into four terroirs and two appellations, Mâcon-Péronne (seven hectares) and Viré-Clessé. The estate is converting to organic farming to maintain the same philosophy as Davayé, and the wines come in two cuvées for Péronne and two for Viré-Clessé, with a rather charming style thanks to ripe harvests. Perfect for gastronomy.
Decanter
Wine rated (2018 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Aromas of citrus, stone fruit and vanilla. Lively, tangy flavors replicate the nose. At the time of tasting, the wood tannins are relatively present, but will integrate with finesse into this round, suave palate. Hints of white pepper appear on the long finish.
Jancis Robinson
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
on 28 reviews
Note and review by M. BERTRAND C. Published on 09/07/2021
Lovely, well-balanced Chardonnay, aromatic and taut. Maturing in 2021.
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS D. Published on 21/01/2021
Very pleasant. Very good value for money. An accessible Burgundy appellation
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE R. Published on 24/09/2024
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Note and review by M. PATRICE F. Published on 24/02/2024
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Note and review by M. JACQUES K. Published on 22/12/2022
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Note and review by M. LUC R. Published on 16/11/2022
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Note and review by M. HENRY F. Published on 14/02/2022
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Note and review by M. ILYA B. Published on 21/01/2022
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Note and review by M. JULIEN R. Published on 16/01/2022
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Note and review by M. NIK D. Published on 29/09/2021
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