France, Burgundy, Meursault, Clos du Cromin
White wine – Chardonnay
Price category: Premium
93 Points – Good
3 Stars – Slightly overpriced
-> Jean Monnier & Fils
Tight and mineral style
Clos du Cromin 2023 presents itself as a Meursault with a more focused and linear expression than the fuller styles often associated with the village. The tone is cool, tight and precise, and the overall impression leans toward a Chardonnay that keeps its line clear. Freshness and minerality define the wine more than breadth or creaminess.
If you prefer fresh Burgundy
This edition suits those who gravitate toward a cooler and more structured style. It works best in settings where a white Burgundy needs to stand sharp at the table and offer contrast to richer dishes. It is particularly well suited for autumn and winter, when its cool character fits naturally into the season.
Firm and clean expression
The glass shows citrus, hazelnut, stone fruit and a discreet touch of butter. The taste is tight and mineral, supported by cool acidity that keeps the expression sharp. The mouthfeel is firm and clean, and the wine presents itself as a Meursault that prioritises structure over fullness.
Cool and north‑facing Meursault profile
Clos du Cromin sits in the northern part of Meursault, where exposure creates a tighter and cooler style than the southern vineyards. The calcareous, well‑drained soils support the firm structure, and Chardonnay is allowed to show its precise side. This is where the wine’s angular and focused character finds its explanation.
When the vineyard sets the pace
Jean Monnier & Fils works in a way that lets the vineyard decide the rhythm. The family has been part of Meursault for generations, and much of their approach is built on practical knowledge of what works in their parcels. They harvest by hand when it makes sense, and mechanically when efficiency is needed. In the cellar, they follow a classic Burgundy style, letting fermentation unfold calmly and using oak with restraint. The aim is not to shape the wine into an idea, but to let Clos du Cromin express its own cool and precise character. The 2023 edition reflects that philosophy clearly.
Chardonnay in fine balance
Chardonnay can unite freshness and depth, and in Clos du Cromin 2023 the balance clearly leans toward the cool side. Hazelnut, stone fruit and a chalky tone are classic Meursault markers, but here they appear tighter and cleaner. The grape shows its precise character, and the mineral edge is a natural result of the vineyard’s placement and soil. It creates a style where Chardonnay appears focused without losing its recognisable Meursault identity.
Light oak – and fresh steel
Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures to preserve the clean, cool fruit. The wine then rests in a combination of steel and French oak, where steel keeps the expression sharp, and oak adds quiet depth without taking over. It is a method that suits Clos du Cromin well: freshness as the foundation, and discreet structure binding the wine together without adding weight.
The clean and cool 2023 vintage
2023 produced white wines in Burgundy with a clear and cool profile, marked by distinct acidity and clean fruit. This suits Clos du Cromin particularly well, as the vineyard’s style already leans toward tightness. The vintage reinforces the wine’s focus and sharpens its mineral edge and firm structure.
Firm structure with sharp lines
Clos du Cromin 2023 stands as a Meursault with cool direction, firm structure and clear minerality. It will appeal to those seeking a Chardonnay with focus and precision — a white Burgundy that keeps its line sharp at the table.
A Meursault for those who want clarity, direction and a cool, distinctive profile in the glass.
