Saint-Aubin 1er Cru 'Les Frionnes' 2024 - Domaine Moingeon

THE WINE

The Saint-Aubin 1er Cru "Les Frionnes" 2024 from Domaine Moingeon is a vibrant and mineral-driven Chardonnay that beautifully captures the elegance of one of Saint-Aubin's most distinguished Premier Cru vineyards. Aromas of lemon zest, white peach, ripe pear, and acacia blossom are complemented by delicate notes of toasted hazelnut, fresh brioche, and flint. On the palate, the wine is precise and energetic, with crisp acidity supporting layers of citrus and orchard fruit. A pronounced chalky minerality, derived from the vineyard's limestone-rich soils, provides tension and remarkable definition, while subtle oak ageing contributes texture and complexity without overshadowing the wine's purity. The finish is long, saline, and beautifully focused, leaving an impression of freshness, finesse, and exceptional balance. Expressive in its youth yet built to develop gracefully over the next decade, it is a superb example of Premier Cru Chardonnay from the Côte de Beaune.

THE WINEMAKER

Domaine Moingeon is a family-owned estate in Saint-Aubin, where the Moingeon family has cultivated vineyards for generations across Saint-Aubin, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet. Today, Florent Moingeon continues the family's commitment to producing terroir-driven wines through meticulous vineyard management and sustainable farming practices, with an increasing focus on organic cultivation. Hand harvesting, gentle pressing, and careful élevage in French oak are employed to preserve freshness, purity, and the distinctive identity of each vineyard. The domaine's philosophy emphasises balance, precision, and transparency, resulting in Chardonnays renowned for their mineral expression, elegance, and ageing potential. Their wines consistently demonstrate the exceptional quality and value for which Saint-Aubin has become increasingly recognised.