Monthelie 1er Cru Les Vignes-Rondes AOC 2020 1500ml Magnum

Wine description for Monthelie 1er Cru Les Vignes-Rondes AOC 2020 1500ml Magnum by Rémi Jobard

Character

A Premier Cru from the modest yet refined Monthelie – that quiet village in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, which lies in the shadow of its famous neighbours Volnay and Meursault, yet possesses a quiet dignity all of its own. Rémi Jobard, known above all for his white Meursault, proves here with the Les Vignes-Rondes that his artisanal touch applies equally to Pinot Noir. Matured in the large magnum bottle, this wine promises extraordinary ageing potential and depth development – a wine that deserves time and rewards it.

Terroir & Origin

Monthelie sits on the chalky, clay-rich slopes of the Côte de Beaune, where the exposure and subsoil give Pinot Noir a cool minerality and structure. The 2020 vintage was warm and dry in Burgundy – a year that brought concentration and ripe fruit, yet with careful work in vineyard and cellar was able to preserve freshness and precision. Winemakers like Jobard, who approach their vineyards with the greatest care, understand how to make the voice of the terroir heard even in such vintages.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir in Burgundy is not merely a grape variety, but a mirror of place. Rémi Jobard works with the precision and restraint that characterise his house – minimal intervention, maximum respect for the raw material. The maturation in wooden cask follows the Burgundian ideal of transparency: the wine should speak, not the cellar. With 13.0% alcohol and a dry profile, this Premier Cru displays an elegant balance between structure and drinkability.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine for the table, not for the display cabinet. Excellent with Boeuf Bourguignon, braised lamb shoulder with Provençal herbs or a classic Coq au Vin. Equally fine with aged Comté or mushroom dishes with truffle aroma – dishes that reflect the earthy depth of Burgundy and flatter it.