Introduction:
The 2022 Clos des Rocs Pouilly‑Loché “Clos des Rocs Monopole” is the estate’s signature bottling—a refined, mineral-driven Chardonnay embodying precision, texture, and depth in a rare single-vineyard expression.

Terrior:
The wine hails from a 3-hectare Clos Monopole planted with 85‑year-old Chardonnay vines on east-facing slopes. Soils are a blend of iron-rich red clay and limestone pebbles, with limestone bedrock just 30 cm below the surface. Vines are farmed organically without herbicides, and canopy and interrows are biodynamically managed.

Appearance:
Pale straw, luminous and crystalline in the glass, with gentle legs suggesting fine viscosity.

Nose:
Complex and expressive—aromas of candied orange peel, Anjou pear, citrus blossom, nutmeg, beeswax, and brioche mingle with subtle floral and saline nuances.

Palate:
Medium-bodied to fuller, with a harmonious blend of ripe orchard and citrus fruit tempered by racy acidity. The palate is both generous and refined, offering lush texture balanced by a vibrant, saline-driven minerality and chalky backbone.

Finish:
Long, focused, and mineral-rich—lemon zest and stone fruit taper into chalky, saline length with impeccable balance and lingering freshness.

Overall Impression:
A superb Pouilly‑Loché of depth and poise—approachable young yet built for aging. Expressive, mineral, and structured without heaviness. Ideal with shellfish, grilled fish, or creamy poultry dishes. Drink now through 2035+ to experience evolving nuance.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): ~13.0%
Farming Practices: Organic, biodynamic conversion; minimal sulfur; estate-managed by Olivier Giroux
Producer Name: Domaine Clos des Rocs (Olivier Giroux)
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: France
Region: Pouilly‑Loché Monopole, Mâconnais, Burgundy
Grape Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Wine Style: Medium-bodied, mineral-driven Burgundy with citrus and orchard fruit, saline depth, and refined texture
Winemaking Techniques: Hand-harvested; gentle pressing; static settling; spontaneous native-yeast fermentation; aged ~13 months in used large oak barrels; minimal batonnage; bottled unfined/unfiltered
Pack Size: Magnum bottle
Container Style: Standard Burgundy glass bottle
Closure Style: Cork