The 2020 Clos des Rocs Pouilly-Loché Monopole is a refined Burgundy Chardonnay showing ripe lemon, white peach and pear alongside green apple, white flowers, citrus zest and subtle hazelnut. The warm 2020 vintage gives the wine generous fruit and a rounded texture, while bright acidity maintains freshness and focus. Fine stony and saline nuances add depth and highlight its distinctive southern Burgundy character.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and beautifully textured, with lively acidity supporting layers of citrus, orchard fruit and ripe stone fruit. Lemon and pear are joined by white peach, delicate floral notes and subtle nutty and savoury characters, while a fine mineral streak provides tension and length. The palate is rounded yet precise, with a gentle saline lift carrying through to a dry, clean and persistent finish. Its balance of richness, freshness and mineral detail gives it excellent food versatility.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Chardonnay drinkers seeking a more distinctive southern Burgundy expression from a Monopole site. The 2020 vintage is drinking well now, with enough structure to develop further savoury and nutty complexity in bottle. Best enjoyed now or over the next 5–8 years. Serve lightly chilled with butter-poached marron, seared scallops with brown butter, roast chicken with morels, grilled turbot with lemon butter, or mushroom and leek risotto.
