The 2022 Domaine Laurent et Pascal Borgeot Bourgogne Blanc Monopole "Clos de la Carbonade" is highly regarded as a stellar value white Burgundy that punches significantly above its regional classification. Harvested from a unique, walled single-vineyard monopole in Bouzeron (Côte Chalonnaise) with Chardonnay vines averaging over 60 years old, it delivers a level of concentration, terroir precision, and consistency rarely found in standard Bourgogne Blancs. The abundant and excellent 2022 vintage highlights an exceptional balance of ripeness, depth, and vibrant freshness.
Profile Overview
Aromas: Fresh orchard fruit (apple, pear), ripe lemon, sweet pink grapefruit, white flowers, and a hint of toasted oak.
Palate Experience: It strikes the palate with a highly linear, energetic drive of limey minerality and "sparkly" acidity, then beautifully fans out across the mouth with a creamy, round texture and lemon custard depth.
Structure: Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with 13% alcohol, a light leesy complexity, and a subtle touch of toast from aging in French oak barrels (using a restrained 10–15% new oak).
Finish: Clean and lingering, marked by a stony, saline mineral thread that echoes the quality of high-end Côte de Beaune villages like Chassagne-Montrachet.
Average Price: Generally retails around $30 to $38, representing an absolute steal for a single-vineyard estate Burgundy.
Food Pairings
The wine's dual nature—vibrant acidity paired with a creamy mid-palate—makes it an exceptional companion for food:
Poultry: Roast chicken or turkey dishes.
Seafood: Richer white fish like halibut or cod served with cream or butter sauces.
Pasta: Cream-based pasta dishes or truffle-infused sauces