Monthelie 1er Cru Les Vignes-Rondes AOC 2023

Wine Description for Monthelie 1er Cru Les Vignes-Rondes AOC 2023 by Rémi Jobard

Colour & Appearance

Transparent, powerful ruby red with sparkling brilliance – a wine that visually does not deny its origins and youth.

Nose

Precisely and elegantly composed: fresh raspberries and cherries in the foreground, framed by a floral note of hollyhocks. Beneath this, subtle spice notes of vetiver and sandalwood emerge, complemented by Mediterranean herbs such as thyme and summer savory. The discreet oak spice blends in harmoniously – everything feels bundled and unobtrusively noble.

Palate

Here the full power of the vintage reveals itself: dark-fruited with rich extract and gripping, almost meaty tannin structure. The wine grabs you with juicy bite and youthful drive, yet without losing its Burgundian finesse. A powerpack with good bass and considerable thrust – already seductive to drink now, but with clear ageing potential.

Finish

Persistent and structured, the tannins remain present without dominating. The red fruit lingers long, accompanied by fine spice notes.

Terroir & Origin

The Vignes-Rondes lie above Monthelie in a cool mid-slope position on typical limestone-clay soils. This comparatively cool vineyard site produces wines with particular tension and elegance – a Premier Cru with its own character between Volnay and Meursault.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Hand-harvested, 80% whole-bunch fermentation with indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction through pigeage and remontage. Ageing takes place over twelve months in French oak barrels (25% new), bottled unfiltered with minimal sulphur – a wine that perfectly embodies Rémi Jobard’s philosophy of minimal intervention.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Roasted duck breast, Coq au Vin, venison loin with cranberries, aged Comté or Époisses. Also an excellent choice with mushroom dishes featuring porcini or morels.

Special Features

A classic Burgundy wine with modern precision – already accessible now, but will unfold its full complexity over the coming 5-8 years.