{"product_id":"2020-domaine-edmond-monnot-et-fils-le-clos-des-loyeres-maranges-premier-cru-france","title":"2020 Domaine Edmond Monnot et Fils Le Clos des Loyères, Maranges Premier Cru, France","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"362\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eSome Burgundy whispers.\u003cbr data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eOthers pull you in a little deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e2020 Domaine Edmond Monnot et Fils Le Clos des Loyères\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of bottle that makes dinner slow down in the best way — dark cherry fruit, dried flowers, a little forest floor, and that quiet mineral edge that keeps Pinot Noir feeling elegant instead of sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eThis is Premier Cru Burgundy with presence, but not performance. It has depth and structure, yet still moves with the lift and restraint that make red Burgundy so compelling at the table. The vineyard is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e1.09-hectare parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"947\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"984\"\u003egravelly clay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003esouth exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e and vines averaging about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e45 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, which helps explain the wine’s combination of ripeness, mineral shape, and finesse. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eThink roast chicken, mushrooms in butter, a low conversation, and a bottle that rewards a little attention without demanding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eWhat makes this wine work is the way it balances fruit and earth. One 2020 note describes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003edark cherry-red color\u003c\/strong\u003e with aromas that move from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003echerries and strawberries\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003ered roses, bitter orange zest, and forest floor\u003c\/strong\u003e, while another 2020 description highlights \u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eelderberry, rose, peony, and subtle smoky notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. That combination gives the wine both generosity and poise — exactly what you want from a serious village-bordering Premier Cru Burgundy. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eDark cherry, wild strawberry, elderberry, rose, peony, orange zest, and forest floor. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eLayered red and dark fruit with subtle smokiness, earthy depth, and a mineral thread running underneath. This palate description is a synthesis of the published tasting notes and site descriptions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eMedium-bodied with Pinot Noir lift, fine structure, and a composed, quietly serious frame. The structure language here is an interpretation based on the wine’s Premier Cru site, old vines, and tasting-note profile. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003eSavory, floral, and gently earthy, with lingering cherry fruit and a cool mineral close. This finish description is my interpretation from the cited tasting notes and site details. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eBurgundy With Both Fruit And Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eThe best bottles in this lane are never just pretty fruit. Here, the floral notes, orange zest, forest floor, and subtle smoke give the wine more dimension and a more complete sense of place. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003ePremier Cru Presence, Still Very Drinkable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003eEven though this comes from a serious site, it still reads as inviting rather than severe. For comparison, another respected Burgundy retailer describes Clos des Loyères as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003esoftest and most approachable\u003c\/strong\u003e of that domaine’s Maranges Premier Crus, which supports the idea that this site tends to show generosity alongside structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3493\"\u003eA Real Dinner Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003eThis is the kind of Pinot Noir that shines with poultry, mushrooms, and calmer, slower meals. That read also tracks with broader food-pairing guidance attached to this bottling. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3825\"\u003e• Roast chicken\u003cbr data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3749\"\u003e• Mushroom risotto\u003cbr data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003e• Duck breast\u003cbr data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3786\"\u003e• Pork tenderloin\u003cbr data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3806\"\u003e• Brie or Camembert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"4088\"\u003eThose pairings are grounded in merchant guidance that specifically mentions \u003cstrong data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3923\"\u003emushroom risotto\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3933\"\u003eBrie\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3952\"\u003eCamembert\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus broader pairing recommendations for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4028\"\u003ebeef, veal, poultry, and game\u003c\/strong\u003e with this wine style. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4090\" data-end=\"4109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4090\" data-end=\"4109\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4259\"\u003eProducer: Domaine Edmond Monnot et Fils\u003cbr data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4153\"\u003eRegion: Maranges Premier Cru, Burgundy, France\u003cbr data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4202\"\u003eGrape: Pinot Noir \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4261\" data-end=\"4460\"\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4276\"\u003eStructure: Fine tannins · fresh acidity · mineral lift\u003cbr data-start=\"4330\" data-end=\"4333\"\u003eThis structural summary is my interpretation of the vineyard profile and tasting notes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4480\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4483\"\u003eDark Cherry · Wild Strawberry · Elderberry · Rose · Orange Zest · Forest Floor · Subtle Smoke \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4634\"\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4637\"\u003eNow–2030\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093186433212,"sku":"215","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/2020DomaineEdmondMonnotetFilsLeClosdesLoyeres_MarangesPremierCru_France.webp?v=1774218389","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/2020-domaine-edmond-monnot-et-fils-le-clos-des-loyeres-maranges-premier-cru-france","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}