COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Domaine Parent
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Parent Monthelie Blanc 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Monthelie AOC in Burgundy, France. The wine is produced by Domaine Parent, a family-run estate with a history dating back to the 17th century, now managed by sisters Anne and Catherine Parent. Monthelie is a small appellation known more for its red wines, making its white production a unique offering. The vineyards benefit from clay-limestone soils characteristic of the region. The 2022 vintage is noted for its ripe yet balanced wines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€81
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Monthelie is a hidden gem for white Burgundy, with Chardonnay making up only ~15% of its production.
Fact 02
Domaine Parent is a 13th-generation family winery.
Fact 03
Anne Parent founded 'Femmes et Vins de Bourgogne' to support women in wine.
Fact 04
This wine is a 'rare chardonnay appellation' and a 'delight'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Parent Monthelie Blanc 2022 involves manual harvesting of Chardonnay grapes. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are carried out spontaneously in oak barrels, with a portion of these barrels being new. The wine then undergoes aging in French oak barrels for approximately 16-18 months, with about 30% new oak used. Domaine Parent adheres to organic and biodynamic farming practices.
