Xavier Monnot

Xavier Monnot manages 17 hectares of vineyards in the renowned Côte de Beaune, with roots tracing back to Domaine René Monnier, as his mother comes from the Monnier family. He took over the domaine in 1994, inheriting its top vineyards in Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, and Volnay, and introduced numerous changes. Since 2006, he has marketed the wines under his own name. What stands out about his philosophy is the combination of young and old vines, blending the fruity intensity of the young vines with the depth and complexity of the older ones. His guiding principle is: «A vineyard must be maintained like a golf course.» Central to his work is the focus on healthy, fully ripe grapes. He carefully manages the use of new barrels, employing between 15 to 35 percent new oak, depending on the wine. Today, Xavier Monnot is regarded as one of the most respected winemakers in Burgundy, with his sought-after wines distributed worldwide through select dealers.