Henri Boillot – Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Mouchère Monopole 2020 – Burgundy France

Henri Boillot Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Mouchère Monopole 2020 is a Chardonnay from one of the most coveted vineyard sites in Puligny-Montrachet. Produced exclusively from Henri Boillot’s historic monopole holding, this wine combines extraordinary precision, mineral intensity, and depth with the elegance that defines great white Burgundy.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Mouchère Monopole, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2020
• Vine Age: 82 years
• Vineyard: Monopole enclosed within Les Perrières Premier Cru
• Soils: Clay and limestone
• Yield: 48 hl/ha
• Aging: 70% new 350L oak barrels, remainder in single-vintage barrels
• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Mandarin peel, pink grapefruit, citrus
• Savory: Acacia blossom, honeysuckle, mineral notes
• Structure: Rich, dense, precise, and exceptionally long

Clos de la Mouchère is one of Puligny-Montrachet’s most distinctive vineyard sites, producing wines that combine power and concentration with remarkable purity. The 2020 vintage displays floral complexity, vibrant citrus character, and a subtle saline finish supported by exceptional mineral precision and balance. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

❤️ Why We Love It

• Historic Henri Boillot monopole
• Exceptional old-vine fruit and meticulous élevage
• Combines richness, precision, and extraordinary aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, langoustines, or turbot
• Truffle-accented poultry dishes
• Comté Réserve or aged alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of elite white Burgundy
✓ Lovers of mineral-driven Chardonnay
✓ Drinkers seeking complexity and cellar potential
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, fruit-forward white wines