The 2021 Domaine Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Grandes Coutures is a Chardonnay from Burgundy produced by one of Meursault's most respected family estates. Domaine Xavier Monnot has built a strong reputation for wines that combine precision, purity and a clear expression of terroir, with holdings across several highly regarded appellations in the Côte de Beaune.

Les Grandes Coutures is a named vineyard site that benefits from Burgundy's classic limestone-rich soils, which contribute freshness, structure and mineral character. Chardonnay Les Grandes Coutures is from three plots bordering Meursault with vine ages from 15 to 51 years. The 2021 vintage was marked by cooler conditions and reduced yields, producing wines of notable energy, aromatic definition and classical balance. Chardonnay from this vintage is particularly admired for its freshness and terroir transparency.

The wine opens with aromas of lemon, green apple and white peach, complemented by notes of white flowers, crushed stone and subtle hints of hazelnut. On the palate, it is vibrant and finely textured, with bright acidity supporting a core of citrus and orchard fruit. The finish is clean, focused and mineral-driven, reflecting both the vineyard and the cool-climate character of the vintage.

While classified as Bourgogne Chardonnay, Les Grandes Coutures demonstrates the growing quality potential of site-specific regional Burgundy. For those seeking an introduction to the style of Xavier Monnot, it offers many of the qualities associated with the domaine's higher-tier wines at a more accessible level.