Elegance pure Elegance.
I would say that Monthelie is "Queen" of Burgundian land as Romanee Conti's "The King"
Who knows how to state never drinks wine again, but tastes its secrets- Dali
Age worthy Burgundian "Pinot Noir" from a 300 year old village in Southern Beaune.
very old vines.
stainless steel fermented, matured in neutral barrique at least 1 yr. old.
monopole = the estate owns the entire vineyard
Run by Cataldina Lippo with help from her husband Andre'
"le meix" is a term from the Middle Ages that refers to a set of buildings within a larger agricultural property.
Tasting Notes:
clear ruby red hue, strawberry, blackberry, violets, ripe cherries, peonies, underbrush, liquorice, blood orange acidity, velvety tannins, very Burgundian in structure
On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with velvety tannins and ripe acids
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Cataldina and Vincent now work the 8 hectares of vines, 13 appellations of the Domaine, with love and commitment. Their philosophy is to respect family traditions whilst using new, modern, environmentally-friendly techniques in order to continue to improve quality. Beyond the quest for excellence in glass, Cataldina & Vincent are also lovers of life: for them, wine is a magic potion that makes you happy when you share it…
