Vintage Character Domaine Mosnier ‘La Part de l’Homme’ 2018 is a dry white Burgundy from Chablis, where Chardonnay takes on a distinctly saline, chalk-marked profile. The 2018 vintage was warm and generous, bringing ripe fruit and open texture, yet Chablis’s naturally high acidity helped preserve lift, making this an especially appealing, expressive year for the appellation. Sourced from the area’s fossil-rich Kimmeridgian soils around Beines, the wine draws its character from the tension between sun-ripened fruit and the cool mineral imprint that defines classic Chablis.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The nose opens with lemon peel, green apple, white peach and white flowers, followed by discreet notes of toast, hazelnut and sweet spice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and dry, combining citrus brightness with a gently creamy texture from barrel élevage, while wet stone and oyster-shell nuances carry through the core. The finish is precise, savory and persistent rather than heavy. It works beautifully with roast chicken, seared scallops in brown butter, or sushi and sashimi.
Winery Background Domaine Mosnier is a family estate based in Beines, led by Stéphane Mosnier, who returned to the family vineyards after an earlier career in engineering and brought a meticulous, terroir-focused mindset to the domaine. The estate is known for organic farming and a thoughtful, low-intervention approach in both vineyard and cellar, with hand-tended parcels and a clear emphasis on purity of site. ‘La Part de l’Homme’ is a special micro-cuvée that highlights the human touch through measured oak maturation, typically in older 228-litre barrels for around 10 to 12 months, giving extra breadth without obscuring Chablis freshness.