Lucien Le Moine is a haute-couture trader/farmer maison created by Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin, a Lebanese couple. After the husband spent some time in a monastery and a first attempt at the art of making wine, then embarked on enology studies, he created his structure in 1999 to offer wine from the finest terroirs. The name of the maison comes from the nickname that his friends gave him as a result of his education in the Cistercian cloister: "Le Moine", the Monk. Lucien was the name given to him by the monks. Today, he produces 38 different crus, ranging from village wines to grand crus. The vinification and élevage are very precise and well done, as delicately and naturally as possible. A must-see.

The Saint-Aubin appellation is a discreet yet prestigious part of the Côte de Beaune, producing mostly Chardonnay from clay-limestone soils. The legendary Les Murgers climat, neighbouring Montrachet, spans about 16 hectares. Once fully ripe, the grapes are harvested by hand and pressed gently in a pneumatic press. Natural fermentation takes place with native yeasts in oak casks. The wine is then matured on fine lees for fifteen months without stirring.
The pale gold hue shows clear and luminous green highlights. The floral, complex nose reveals stone fruit aromas lifted by buttery nuances. The vibrant, mineral palate offers well-integrated acidity, along with fine salinity and a broad texture leading in a long, fragrant finish, promising excellent ageing potential.