DOMAINE BENOÎT SORDET SAINT-ROMAIN “LE CLOS DU CHÂTEAU” MONOPOLE 2023

Style Summary

An elegant, distinctive Saint-Romain Chardonnay from a 1.65-hectare Monopole vineyard directly beneath the historic Château de Saint-Romain.

The high-altitude vineyard gives the wine excellent freshness and mineral definition, while ten months in oak provides texture and gentle complexity. The 2023 combines white flowers, citrus, and orchard fruit with a rounded, supple palate and a long mineral finish.

Region / Grape / Style

Region: Burgundy, France
Subregion: Côte de Beaune
Appellation: Saint-Romain AOC
Vineyard: Le Clos du Château – Monopole
Vintage: 2023
Producer: Domaine Benoît Sordet
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Style: Dry White Burgundy

Le Clos du Château

The vineyard occupies a particularly picturesque position at the foot of the Château de Saint-Romain, a historic property belonging to the family for more than 150 years.

The 1.65-hectare Monopole sits at approximately 420 metres altitude with a south-eastern exposure.

Its clay-limestone soils and white marl, combined with the relatively high elevation of Saint-Romain, give the Chardonnay freshness, finesse and a distinctive mineral character.

Winemaking

The Chardonnay is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks at approximately 18–21°C.

The wine is then matured for 10 months in oak barrels, with only around 10–20% new oak.

This restrained use of new oak adds texture and complexity without overwhelming the freshness and mineral character of the Chardonnay.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
White flowers and linden blossom meet fresh citrus, pear, and white peach, with a subtle mineral character.

Palate:
Rounded and supple, with attractive Chardonnay richness balanced by fresh acidity. Orchard and citrus fruit develop through the palate alongside subtle almond and mineral notes.

Structure:
Medium-bodied, smooth and beautifully balanced, combining the generosity of the 2023 vintage with the freshness of Saint-Romain's elevated terroir.

Finish:
Long, elegant and mineral, with lingering white fruit, citrus and gentle floral notes.

Summary

Domaine Benoît Sordet Saint-Romain Le Clos du Château Monopole 2023 offers a compelling combination of provenance, terroir and value.

The elevated vineyard and white-marl soils bring freshness and mineral precision, while restrained barrel ageing gives the Chardonnay enough richness and texture to make it a serious food wine.

White Flowers · Citrus · Pear · White Peach · Almond · White Marl · Mineral Freshness

Drinking Window

Drink: Now–2032
Preferred Window: 2026–2030

The 2023 is already drinking well, particularly for those who enjoy white Burgundy with youthful fruit and freshness.

Allow approximately 15–20 minutes in the glass when opening now.

Over the next few years, expect the fresh floral and orchard-fruit character to develop toward preserved lemon, almond, hazelnut, and more savory mineral notes.

Serving Temperature: 11–13°C

Food Pairing

Recommended Pairings:
Scallops · Crab · Prawns · Sea Bass · Dover Sole · Salmon · Tuna · Grilled Fish · Escargots · Frog Legs · Roast Chicken · Veal · Fish Quenelles · Comté

The Tasting Room Recommendation

A particularly interesting choice for customers who enjoy Meursault or Saint-Aubin but want to explore a less familiar Côte de Beaune village.

Pair with seared scallops, grilled fish or roast chicken. For a traditional Burgundian pairing, serve with escargots in garlic-and-parsley butter.

Serve at approximately 12°C in a white Burgundy glass.