Vintage Character The 2020 Chablis Domaine Mosnier 'Terre et Secret' beautifully showcases the distinctive characteristics of its northern Burgundy origins. The exceptionally warm and dry 2020 growing season restricted yields for the estate's older vines, concentrating the grapes' natural sugars while preserving essential, vibrant acidity. Sourced from select parcels in Beine, the vines dig deep into classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich in fossilized oyster shells, imbuing the wine with a profound, distinctive chalky tension and salinity.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing This mineral-driven white wine opens with delicate aromas of crisp green apple, bright lemon zest, and white peach, underpinned by notes of crushed stones and flint. On the palate, a textural richness from subtle lees aging balances high, saline acidity, leading to a long, clean, and savory oyster-shell finish. Pair this precise Chablis with pan-seared scallops in a light lemon-butter sauce, oysters on the half shell, or steamed sea bass with ginger and scallions.
Winery Background Established in 1978 in the village of Beine, Domaine Mosnier is today led by Stéphanie Mosnier, who brought her meticulous engineer's mindset to the family estate in 2007. Adhering to sustainable vineyard practices, Stéphanie focuses on expressing the pure, unadulterated character of local soils. This rare, micro-production cuvée is crafted from a tiny parcel selection of old vines and aged in large 600-liter demi-muid oak barrels, yielding just around 4,500 bottles of remarkable precision and depth.