The Estate
Joep Bakx, Audrey's father, is a great wine enthusiast and has developed a passion for oenology and viticulture: he started producing his own wine in 2000. Turning a passion into a profession is a sure way to stay motivated.
His daughter Audrey joined him a few years later, and her creative expertise complemented a father-daughter business that quickly developed a unique concept.
For as long as she can remember, Audrey has been drawing and expressing herself through the creation of drawings, objects, jewelry, and installations.
When she enters the world of wine, she begins to create labels. Little by little, she learns the work of the vineyard and that of the winery. She then discovers the entire universe of wine and its richness; the encounters during tastings as well as the complexity of the wine industry leading to sales.
Having a foot in the wine industry motivates her to move forward, to progress in her personal projects to attract curious minds and a broader, younger audience.
All Monicord products are now creatively created, selected, blended, and packaged by Audrey, giving each bottle its own story.
The Wine
Bud pruning, leaf stripping, and thinning during green work, Guyot pruning.
Manual harvesting in crates.
Pressing with a pneumatic press, fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Elaboration for 12 months in underground cellars according to the traditional method
Tasting
It is not common to make Crémants de Bordeaux 100% Sauvignon Blanc, a grape variety that is usually reserved for still wines.
Bubbly is extraordinarily fresh, and the brut aspect highlights the grape variety: aromas of lemon and exotic fruits, superb freshness on the palate, salinity, it has it all! To be enjoyed before the meal with an anchovy dip or with smoked salmon.
