Notes from Grand Cru Selections:

The Moncuit family has a long history of farming some of the best vineyards in the Côte des Blancs. They began purchasing land in 1889 and by 1928 were bottling at the domaine. Pierre Amillet, is his family’s fourth generation to lead the winery, alongside his wife, Maud. If you spend any time with him you quickly realize he is obsessed with Chardonnay grown in the chalky terroirs of Le Mesnil. (We’re not exaggerating, we’ve got the rocks he has suitcased over to us to prove it!) Under Pierre’s direction, Robert Moncuit has reinforced its focus on Grand Cru Chardonnay, sustainable vineyard practices, and a precise, mineral style that reflects the chalky soils of Le Mesnil and Oger.

The 2016 Millesime is Produced exclusively from the estate’s oldest vines in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (over 65 years) this always-vintage cuvée selects parcels such as Les Chétillons, Les Coullemets, Les Louvières, and Aillerand for their deep root systems. These vineyards provide finesse, roundness, and remarkable freshness, ensuring aging potential well beyond ten years."