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Domaine Henri Boillot’s 2014 Cuvée Clos de la Mouchère is a remarkable white Burgundy, crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. As a monopole within the Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Perrières, Clos de la Mouchère is famed for its precision and refined expression. The 2014 vintage is celebrated in Burgundy for its freshness and tension, yielding wines with vibrant acidity and excellent ageing potential. At this estate, meticulous vineyard management and traditional vinification—fermentation and ageing in finely-judged French oak—result in a wine of impressive purity and subtle complexity.
Burgundy, particularly the Côte de Beaune where Clos de la Mouchère is located, is renowned for its unique terroir. The region’s limestone-rich soils imbue Chardonnay with exceptional minerality and finesse. The semi-continental climate, marked by cool winters and warm, temperate summers, helps preserve natural acidity, ensuring both freshness and ageing capacity in the wines. Burgundy’s viticultural heritage dates back to the monks of the Middle Ages, whose deep understanding of the land paved the way for the world-class vineyards of today.
With its elegant structure and delicate yet persistent flavour profile, this wine pairs beautifully with refined dishes. Classic matches include shellfish such as lobster or scallops, delicately prepared white fish, or poultry in creamy or buttery sauces. Local Burgundian specialities like quenelles de brochet or a poulet de Bresse à la crème would be especially harmonious. Roasted veal or vegetable risotto with spring asparagus or truffles can also complement the wine’s subtle complexities.
For the best experience, serve this wine lightly chilled, between 11-13°C. Decanting for 30 minutes can help the aromatics unfold, revealing layers of citrus, white flowers, toasted hazelnut, and a distinctive stony minerality. Enjoy now for its freshness, or cellar confidently for further evolution over the coming years.
