Domaine du Cellier aux Moines : Givry Village "Clos Pascal" Monopole 2020

Domaine du Cellier aux Moines crafts a red Burgundy of great elegance

The Estate

The Domaine du Cellier aux Moines was founded in 1130 by the Cistercian monks of La Ferté Abbey. These monks were the first to build the famous walled clos of Burgundy. Since 2004, the Pascal family has successfully restored the estate and brought it back to full vitality, completing its conversion to biodynamics.

The Vineyard

The Givry Village Clos Pascal Monopole comes from a 30-are clos located within the historic walls of the Cellier aux Moines. A steep terroir (20% gradient) abandoned after the phylloxera crisis, this vineyard was replanted by the Pascal family using a rigorous selection of exceptionally fine Pinot Noir vines. Facing due south and benefiting from optimal natural ventilation, the vines grow on clay-limestone soils typical of Burgundy's great vineyards, as well as on shallow, stony soils of sandy clay-silt, which naturally limit the vines' vigour.

The vineyard has been farmed biodynamically since 2017. Trained on individual stakes, the vines are never trimmed and bear only 5 bunches per vine, yielding concentrated wines with a very fine texture.

The Vintage

A dry winter was followed by a warm spring with low rainfall, encouraging early budburst and flowering by mid-May. The summer was marked by intense drought, with a water deficit of 200 mm during fruit set and véraison. Thanks to the vigilance and rigour of the teams, the vineyard was managed in the best possible way despite these extreme conditions, which led to lower yields. The harvest was of very high quality, with concentrated, perfectly ripe grapes showing lovely balance.

2020 marks Domaine du Cellier aux Moines' organic certification as well as its fourth biodynamic vintage.

Blend

The Givry Village Clos Pascal Monopole 2020 from Domaine du Cellier aux Moines is 100% Pinot Noir.