Domaine du Mont Épin - Viré-Clessé 2023
90/100
Vinous
90/100
RVF
“A floral and elegant Viré-Clessé that delicately expresses the terroir!”
“The 2023 Viré-Clessé was fermented and aged in large oak casks, stainless steel tanks, and demi-muids. It is more subtle on the nose: crushed white flowers mingled with crushed stone, with just a hint of wild mint in the background, and perhaps a touch of fennel as well. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a lively attack, saltier and spicier than the previous vintage, with a distant mineral note in the background. Promising. 2025–2032” (Vinous 2025)
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Eye
Straw-yellow color, bright with golden highlights
Nose
Refined and elegant, with delicate notes of bergamot and cedar, harmoniously complemented by subtle, perfectly integrated woody notes
Palate
Fresh and beautifully supple, with a silky texture; a lovely minerality complements the aromas on the nose, leading to a long, refined finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with seafood rillettes, plump oysters, veal blanquette...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to expectations for its appellation(s))
About the estate:
The Mont Épin estate is the second estate owned by brothers Richard and Stéphane Martin, of La Croix Sénaillet in Davayé; it was acquired in 2015, and its vineyards are located around Mont Épin. It comprises 15 hectares divided into four terroirs and two appellations: Mâcon-Péronne (seven hectares) and Viré-Clessé. The estate is in the process of converting to organic farming to remain true to the same philosophy as in Davayé, and the wines are produced in two cuvées from Péronne and two from Viré-Clessé, whose style is rather charming, thanks to ripe harvests. These wines are perfect for fine dining.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
A soft, velvety mouthfeel. This white wine is full-bodied and very dry. The finish has menthol-like oak notes.
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
The 2023 Viré-Clessé was fermented and aged in large oak casks, stainless steel tanks, and demi-muids. It is more subtle on the nose: crushed white flowers mingled with crushed stone, with just a hint of wild mint in the background, and perhaps a touch of fennel as well. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a lively attack, more briny and spicy than the previous vintage, with a distant mineral note in the background. Promising. 2025–2032
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. ARNAUD B. Published on April 8, 2026
A sweet wine in the purest tradition of Viré Clessé, truly a pleasure to drink
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