Château de Béru Chablis Clos Béru Monopole Bio 2019 white

Château de Béru Chablis Clos Béru Monopole Bio 2019 is an expressive, terroir-driven Chardonnay from one of Chablis’ most distinctive walled vineyards. Certified organic and crafted in very limited quantities, this cuvée captures the pure, mineral intensity that has made Chablis a benchmark for cool-climate white wines. As a monopole, Clos Béru is entirely owned and farmed by Château de Béru, giving the estate complete control over every detail from vine to bottle and resulting in a wine of remarkable precision and character.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2019 Clos Béru displays a luminous straw-yellow color with green reflections, signaling freshness and youth. The nose is refined yet intense, opening with classic Chablis notes of oyster shell, chalk and wet stone, layered with crisp green apple, lemon zest, white flowers and a subtle hint of almond and brioche from lees aging. On the palate, this wine is taut and vibrant, with a racy acid backbone that frames its concentrated citrus, green pear and crunchy apple fruit. A fine, saline minerality runs through the mid-palate, giving the wine both tension and length, while delicate notes of flint, hazelnut and subtle creamy texture add complexity without ever weighing it down. The finish is long, precise and mouthwatering, making each sip feel both energetic and refined. While already showing beautifully now, the 2019 has the structure and acidity to evolve gracefully for 8–12 years from vintage, gaining more nutty, honeyed and tertiary nuances with cellaring.

Production
Clos Béru is a historic, walled monopole vineyard perched on a high plateau in the village of Béru, in the heart of Chablis. The soils are classic Kimmeridgian limestone rich in marine fossils, which impart the signature chalky, saline character that defines great Chablis. Farmed organically (Bio) with low yields and meticulous attention to biodiversity, the vines are tended and harvested by hand to preserve fruit integrity and ensure optimal ripeness. In the cellar, Château de Béru works with native yeasts for a spontaneous fermentation, often in a combination of stainless steel and older oak to add texture without overt wood influence. The wine is typically aged for an extended period on its fine lees, with minimal intervention and a restrained use of sulfur, allowing the terroir and vintage character of 2019 to shine through with clarity.

Food & Serving
This Chablis is a natural partner for seafood, especially oysters, shellfish, sushi, scallops and simply grilled fish, where its saline edge and bright acidity echo the flavors of the sea. It also pairs beautifully with goat cheese, fresh cheeses, lightly creamy poultry dishes, vegetable tarts and delicately seasoned white asparagus or artichokes. Serve well-chilled but not icy, ideally around 10–12°C (50–54°F), to allow its aromatics and texture to fully express themselves. Younger bottles benefit from a brief 20–30 minute decant to open up the nose and soften the initial tension, while more mature examples can be served directly after a gentle, upright rest to avoid disturbing any sediment.

Producer
Château de Béru is an historic family estate whose roots in Chablis stretch back several centuries, centered around the impressive château and its surrounding vineyards in the village of Béru. After a period of decline in the 20th century, the estate was revitalized by the current generation, who chose a path of organic and low-intervention viticulture long before it became fashionable. Today, Château de Béru is regarded as one of the leading artisanal producers in Chablis, known for expressing the nuances of high-altitude, limestone-rich terroirs with clarity and finesse. The Clos Béru monopole is the estate’s flagship vineyard and a reference point for purists seeking Chablis with both depth and tension, earning the domaine a loyal following among sommeliers and serious Chardonnay enthusiasts worldwide.