Monthelie Rouge 1er Cru Les Vignes Rondes
At a Glance
- Size: 0.49 (1.21 ac)
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Vine Age: ⅓ planted in 1962, ⅔ planted in 1989
- Terroir: Just below Monthélie, mid-slope, clay-limestone soils.
- Viticulture: Sustainable, organic methods
- Vinification: Sorted twice, 100% de-stemmed. 15-day ambient yeast fermentation with regular pump-overs. Aged 15-18 months in barrels (20-30% new). Blended and aged another 2-6 months in tank.