{"product_id":"xavier-monnot-pommard-les-vignots-750-ml-2023-wb","title":"Xavier Monnot - 2023 - Pommard Les Vignots - 750 ml.","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry: \u003cstrong\u003eFrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRegion: \u003cstrong\u003ePommard, Côte de Beaune\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSubregion: \u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Beaune\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eVarietal: \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage: \u003cstrong\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e      -     Size: \u003cstrong\u003e750 ml.\u003c\/strong\u003e      -     Type: \u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDomaine Xavier Monnot’s Pommard Les Vignots is a focused expression of Pommard from the upper slope of the combe behind the village. Made from Pinot Noir vines planted on the steeper, stonier ground typical of Les Vignots, this bottling combines the weight and structure that Pommard is known for with lifted aromatic high notes. The nose presents dark berry fruit—blackberry and cassis—accented by violet florals, cracked pepper and an iron-tinged earthiness. On the palate the wine is medium to full-bodied with concentrated fruit, energetic acidity and chalky, dusty tannins that give a sense of muscle and grip. Aging in oak provides savory spice and subtle framing without losing primary fruit clarity. This is a versatile Burgundy for both current drinking and short–medium cellaring. Drinkers who enjoy structured, savory Pinot Noir will find Les Vignots compelling now with protein-forward dishes, while collectors will appreciate its ability to develop secondary complexity over the next decade. The bottle’s concentration and tannic backbone reward light decanting for near-term service and will continue to integrate and soften if cellared properly. Domaine Xavier Monnot’s name here signals a carefully made, terroir-driven Pommard that sits squarely in the upper tier of village-level wines—powerful, precise and admirably faithful to its slope-grown origins.\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\u003ch5\u003eExpert Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker: \u003c\/strong\u003e90 (2018)\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Pommard Les Vignots delivers a lovely bouquet of cassis, violets and cracked pepper, followed by a medium to full-bodied, youthfully chewy palate that's nicely concentrated and lively, with chalky back-end grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast: \u003c\/strong\u003e90 (2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDense, with blackberry and plum flavors shaded by iron, earth and spice. Shows broad shoulders and dusty tannins, but plenty of fruit too. Drink now through 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xavier Monnot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43227639185444,"sku":"WB30336083","price":125.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1997\/1819\/files\/red_bottle_7d51e282-c520-4b36-8e71-486124db7ce1.png?v=1770050624","url":"https:\/\/finding.wine\/products\/xavier-monnot-pommard-les-vignots-750-ml-2023-wb","provider":"finding.wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}