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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOT‘Les Monsnières’ Côtes de Beaune
Flavours
Chardonnay
Elderflower
Flint
Honeysuckle
Lemon
Lime
Minerality
Brioche
ChardonnayElderflowerFlintHoneysuckleLemonLimeMineralityBrioche- Flinty Côtes de Beaune Chardonnay with lemon, lime and elderflower lift
- Subtle brioche depth over a taut, mineral core
- Silky, structured texture with a vibrant, chiselled finish
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About this Wine
Ex Nihilo’s Les Monsnières 2024 channels a flinty, mineral edge over a core of citrus, elderflower, and honeysuckle. A taut yet generous white Burgundy with a subtle brioche depth.
Flavour Profile
Flinty and lifted, with lemon, lime, elderflower, honeysuckle, and a whisper of brioche.
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“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Bright now, with the structure and freshness to reward a little patience in bottle.
Serve at
12-14°C
An hour out of the fridge
Drinking window
youthful and vibrant now, with even more to give later
Tasting Notes
Flint, flowers, and citrus - a chiselled, mineral-driven white Burgundy that sets the palate alight.
Strike of Flint
This wine crackles with tension. Flint and stony minerality shoot through ripe lemon and lime, softened by honeysuckle and elderflower lift. A whisper of brioche rounds the edges, but the core stays pure, taut, and chiselled - a white Burgundy with spark and bite.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
The Plot
Les Monsnières lies on a stony hillside in the Côtes de Beaune, where thin, limestone-heavy soils push Chardonnay into its most mineral register. With vines ranging from 30 to 50 years old, this site yields wines that are structured, perfumed, and enduringly complex.
Technical Details
Manual harvest on September 18, followed by a gentle 3–4 hour press and natural settling by gravity. Native yeasts carried the fermentation, and the wine aged for 12 months entirely in one-wine oak barrels. The result is a Chardonnay of aromatic depth and flinty precision.
Wine Details
| Category | White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Ex Nihilo |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Côtes de Beaune |
| Climat | Les Monsnières |
| Classification | Village |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Hand Harvested, Organic |
| Serving Temperature | 12-14°C (an hour out of the fridge) |
Discover Their Story
Founded by Morgane and Alban Desazars, this young house brings Champagne polish to Côte d’Or terroir.
They may be recent arrivals, but their journey runs deep. Alban works directly in the vines, guiding the raw material from soil to cellar. Morgane brings sharp vision and precision. Together, they craft single-plot wines with patience, instinct, and a touch of daring – miniscule volumes, but big character.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Village Classification
Only 44 villages in all of Burgundy earn this classification, each delivering a distinct character found nowhere else on Earth.
Chardonnay
The crown jewel of white Burgundy. Elegant, textured, and endlessly expressive, from flinty Chablis to rich Meursault.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes, especially if you enjoy youthful, vibrant Burgundy. It has plenty to give now, but there is more to come with a little time in bottle.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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