COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine Parent
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Parent Monthelie Premier Cru Les Champs Fulliots 2022 is a red wine from Burgundy, France, produced by Domaine Parent. The Les Champs Fulliots vineyard is a significant Premier Cru site within Monthelie, known for its location bordering Volnay and Meursault. The vineyard's characteristics are influenced by its slope and drainage. Domaine Parent is a historic family estate with a long winemaking tradition, currently managed by the 13th generation. The estate is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices, emphasizing soil health and vine harmony. The wine is sourced from purchased grapes, with Domaine Parent overseeing the harvest and winemaking.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€63
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Les Champs Fulliots is the largest Monthelie Premier Cru vineyard.
Fact 02
The vineyard is sometimes referred to as 'Clos Les Champs' due to an old enclosing wall.
Fact 03
Domaine Parent's winemaking is guided by 17th-century family traditions.
Fact 04
The estate is certified organic and practices biodynamics.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Parent Monthelie Premier Cru Les Champs Fulliots 2022 involves spontaneous fermentation, with vatting lasting between 15 to 18 days to encourage gentle extraction. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 14 months, with a proportion of less than 30% new oak for the 2022 vintage. Hand-harvesting and meticulous sorting of clusters are integral to the process. The estate employs certified organic and biodynamic farming practices, focusing on soil health and vine harmony.
