Domaine Moniot Nie 'Les Languettes' Corton-Charlemagne, Cote de Beaune, France

Domaine Moniot-Nié’s 2016 Les Languettes Corton-Charlemagne is a luminous tribute to the heights of Burgundy: the power and precision of Grand Cru Chardonnay distilled through the steady hand of a family dedicated to terroir. From a vintage that delivers both structure and harmony, this wine bridges youthful vigour and poised aging potential.

Product Details:

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• ABV: 13.5%
• Aging Potential: 10 years (or more, in favorable hands)

Sensory Description:

On the nose, expect a refined bouquet of citrus blossom, white peach, and a hint of wet stone minerality. With time, subtler notes of honeyed brioche, almond, and toasted hazelnut emerge. The palate is sleek yet generous, with clear orchard fruit, gentle creaminess, and laser-like acidity that dance in harmony. The Grand Cru weight gives depth without heaviness, finishing with a pure, lingering mineral persistence.

Winemaker's Background:

Domaine Moniot-Nié is a family estate spanning 11 appellations in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, Ladoix, and Santenay among them. In 2013, Romain Moniot joined his parents Françoise and Laurent, accelerating both estate expansion and qualitative ambition. Under his direction, the domaine grew from 4 to 8.5 hectares and refined its stylistic identity. Their Corton-Charlemagne parcel, Les Languettes, is well-regarded for combining altitude, limestone soils, and finesse.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve well-chilled (7–10 °C) in a generously shaped white Burgundy glass to capture both aromatic nuance and weight. This wine pairs beautifully with scallops in beurre blanc, miso-glazed sea bass, fresh goat cheese, and subtly spiced tofu. Its creamy mid-palate and mineral backbone make it also compelling with richer buttery sauces or truffled dishes.

The 2016 Domaine Moniot-Nié Les Languettes Corton-Charlemagne is a striking expression of Grand Cru potential, elegant, precise, and expressive of both vineyard and vintage. For those who treasure fine white Burgundy, it rewards attention now and over the next decade.