COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Bouchard Père & Fils
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Monthélie Les Duresses Premier Cru 2020 by Bouchard Père & Fils hails from the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France. This 100% Pinot Noir wine is classified as Monthélie Premier Cru AOC. The village of Monthélie, situated between Volnay and Meursault, has a winemaking heritage dating back to the 9th century. Bouchard Père & Fils, established in 1731, is one of Burgundy's historic wine estates and owns significant vineyard holdings. The estate is actively pursuing organic certification, with a commitment to sustainable practices. This wine represents an opportunity to explore the character of Monthélie, a less-traveled appellation within Burgundy.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Monthélie's winemaking history dates back to the 9th century.
Fact 02
Bouchard Père & Fils owns 5.94 hectares across three Monthélie plots.
Fact 03
The estate is in conversion to organic certification by 2025.
Fact 04
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy's oldest estates, founded in 1731.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Monthélie Les Duresses Premier Cru 2020 is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The winemaking process begins with a manual harvest and meticulous sorting of the fruit. Fermentation takes place in small vats over a period of 8 to 15 days, followed by gentle pressing. The wine then undergoes aging for 8 to 14 months in French oak barrels, with 25-40% of these being new. Bouchard Père & Fils is in the process of converting to organic certification, with some vineyards already managed using organic and biodynamic principles.
