Monthelie Les Crays
At a Glance
- Size: 0.40 ha (0.99 ac)
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Vine Age: Planted in 1972
- Terroir: Hillside west of the route nationale. Clay-limestone soil with a vein of red clay, frequent millerandage.
- 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 (10-22% new). Blended and aged another 2-6 months in tank.