Clos Du Moulin Aux Moines

Clos du Moulin aux Moines is located in Auxey-Duresses, on the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. High place in the history of Burgundy, heritage of the monks, this mythical enclosure was created in 962 by the Abbey of Cluny. The Clos du Moulin Aux Moines is the historic plot that gave its name to the estate. Protected by a long stone wall, hence its name Clos, it is bordered by the Cloux stream at the bottom. On the upper part, the soils are rich in red clay and limestone with the outcropping rock while on the bottom of the Clos, it is found deeper at around 6 meters. The estate has belonged to the Andrieu family since 2008 and is managed by Willy Roulendes. The 15-hectares vineyards, conducted in certified organic farming, are spread over the appellations of Auxey-Duresses, Monthélie, Pernand-Vergelesses, Pommard, Saint-Romain and Bourgogne AOC.