Monthelie 1er Cru Sur la Velle AOC 2023

Wine Description for Monthelie 1er Cru Sur la Velle AOC 2023 by Rémi Jobard

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow with vibrant green reflections – a classic appearance of a young Burgundy Chardonnay from a cool vintage.

Nose

Remarkably multi-layered: delicate floral notes meet precise citrus aromas and yellow fruits. Characteristic is the mineral signature of wet chalk, which lends the wine its Burgundian identity. Despite its youthful maturity, the wine appears finely chiselled and sophisticated – absolutely serve in large glasses to bring out the complexity.

Palate

Refined texture with generous fruit concentration – this is no reductive fashion wine, but great Burgundy that is already accessible when young. Juicy yellow fruit with good extract, carried by a vertical acidity that gives the wine dynamism and pace. Aromatically dense with palpable pressure on the palate.

Finish

Long and persistent with a charming combination of fruity and saline components that underscore the mineral character of the terroir.

Terroir & Origin

The Premier Cru vineyard site Sur la Velle lies above Volnay with a south-easterly aspect. The chalky and clay-rich soils shape the mineral character of this wine decisively. Biodynamic viticulture underscores Rémi Jobard’s terroir-focused approach.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay, hand-harvested and gently pressed. Spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts, twelve months ageing in large Stockinger barrels and used Pièces (maximum 20% new), followed by six months in stainless steel tank. Bottled unfiltered – a purist approach that gives terroir room to express itself.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A gastronomic wine par excellence: pan-seared scallops, lobster in butter, sweetbreads, poultry in cream sauce or mature Comté. The structure also suits richer preparations with morels or truffle.

Special Characteristics

Rémi Jobard’s style combines classical Burgundian craftsmanship with contemporary precision. This wine demonstrates that great Chardonnays need not be reductive to be complex – an accessible yet by no means simple Premier Cru with considerable ageing potential.