Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses Red 2020

$429.00

Format:

750ml

Description of Winery Vincent Prunier

Domaine Vincent Prunier, located in Auxey-Duresses in Burgundy, is recognized for its commitment to producing wines that reflect the subtle nuances of their terroir. Using traditional winemaking practices combined with a modern twist, Vincent Prunier creates wines of character and quality. His meticulous attention to each stage of winemaking ensures that each vintage expresses the richness and diversity of its wine heritage.

Description of the Cuvée Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses Rouge

The Cuvée Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses Rouge from Domaine Vincent Prunier is an exceptional wine from the Monthélie appellation, known for its deep and aromatic red wines. This premier cru, made from Pinot Noir, comes from a specific plot which benefits from an ideal microclimate and soil conditions for this grape variety. Aged in oak barrels, this wine combines aromatic richness and structural elegance, offering a complex and nuanced taste profile.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses Rouge reveals rich aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry and blackberry, with notes of damp earth, tobacco and sweet spices that add depth. Aging in wood brings hints of vanilla and toast, complementing the fruit nuances for a rich and engaging olfactory experience.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Profile: A robust but elegant wine, with firm but fine tannins and refreshing acidity that balances the power of the aromas. The Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses Rouge is appreciated for its length in the mouth and its potential for evolution.
Aging potential: This wine is intended for excellent aging. Over time, it will gain in complexity and finesse, developing tertiary aromas which will further enrich its profile.

Pairings with this Cuvée

Perfect to accompany red meat dishes, particularly roasts or preparations in sauce. This wine also goes well with game dishes or hard cheeses, where its full character and complex aromas can fully express themselves.

Grape varieties :

Alcohol :

Guard :

France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is undoubtedly the most important wine producing country in the world. For centuries, it produced wine in greater quantities than any other country. Wine is ingrained in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. The diversity of French wines is due, in large part, to the country's wide variety of climates.

Burgundy is a real adventure land for wine lovers! Supported by a predominantly continental climate, Burgundy wines draw their unique character from diverse influences — continental, Mediterranean and oceanic — which intertwine to create a symphony of incomparable flavors. It is this climatic fusion that allows each Burgundy Grand Cru to reveal aromas and flavors that some consider to be the best in the world.

From north to south, each Burgundian wine region, from Chablis to Mâconnais, benefits from its own microclimate. In Chablis, winegrowers combat spring frosts by wrapping the vines in a protective cocoon of frozen water. On the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, the hills capture the sunlight, generating hot summers which fill the grapes with sunshine, while the Mâconnais benefits from an almost Mediterranean climate, less prone to frost and drier.

This mix of climatic conditions, combined with a diverse geology with more than 400 different soil types, gives each Burgundy wine its own identity. Each bottle is a story of terroir, a story of land and climate, an invitation to explore the rich wine heritage of Burgundy.