Monthelie 1er Cru Les Vignes-Rondes AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Monthelie 1er Cru Les Vignes-Rondes AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum by Rémi Jobard

Colour & Appearance

Transparent, luminous ruby red with youthful purple reflections – classically Burgundian in its clarity and elegance.

Nose

Sinewy, taut and of remarkable coolness. The aromatics consistently tend towards tart red fruit: sour cherry, redcurrant and raspberry dominate, accompanied by herbal notes such as blackberry leaf and redcurrant leaf. These are joined by delicate floral accents of violet, hollyhock and a hint of lavender. An athletic, extract-rich Pinot with firm structure.

Palate

Here the true class reveals itself: silky and supple, the wine flows across the palate, carried by vibrant freshness and a mature, perfectly integrated acidity. The refreshingly herbal tannin framework provides structure without dominating. The balance between high-frequency vibration and profound substance is flawless – a Pinot with pace and precision that nonetheless never loses its elegance.

Finish

Long, cool and of noble grip. The herbal fruit lingers, the mineral freshness remains present.

Terroir & Origin

The Vignes-Rondes is a comparatively cool Premier Cru vineyard site above Monthelie in mid-slope position. The typical limestone-clay soils impart the wine’s characteristic tension and minerality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% whole-bunch fermentation – a bold decision that pays dividends in the silky texture and cool aromatics. Maturation for one year in 600-litre Stockinger wooden vats rather than small barriques, allowing gentle oxygen exchange without oak dominance. Subsequently aged in stainless steel before bottling. Organically certified since 2008.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Saltimbocca of rabbit, pan-fried catfish on roasted root vegetables, braised heritage carrots with anise and fennel, but also with Coq au Vin, duck breast or aged Comté.

Special Features

The magnum bottle promises optimal ageing conditions. Rémi Jobard belongs to the New School in Meursault and is renowned for his crystalline, mineral wines with fine elegance.