# Domaine Parent Monthelie Premier Cru Les Champs Fulliots (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Parent
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €63
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, blueberry, cloves, vanilla, forest floor, earth

## About this wine

Domaine Parent Monthelie Premier Cru Les Champs Fulliots 2022 is a red wine from Burgundy, France, produced by Domaine Parent. The Les Champs Fulliots vineyard is a significant Premier Cru site within Monthelie, known for its location bordering Volnay and Meursault. The vineyard's characteristics are influenced by its slope and drainage. Domaine Parent is a historic family estate with a long winemaking tradition, currently managed by the 13th generation. The estate is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices, emphasizing soil health and vine harmony. The wine is sourced from purchased grapes, with Domaine Parent overseeing the harvest and winemaking.

## Interesting facts

- Les Champs Fulliots is the largest Monthelie Premier Cru vineyard.
- The vineyard is sometimes referred to as 'Clos Les Champs' due to an old enclosing wall.
- Domaine Parent's winemaking is guided by 17th-century family traditions.
- The estate is certified organic and practices biodynamics.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and supple tannins are well-suited to lean proteins and game birds, where they can complement the richness without overpowering the dish. The wine's fruit profile can harmonize with fruit-based sauces often served with poultry and game.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine Parent Monthelie Premier Cru Les Champs Fulliots 2022 involves spontaneous fermentation, with vatting lasting between 15 to 18 days to encourage gentle extraction. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 14 months, with a proportion of less than 30% new oak for the 2022 vintage. Hand-harvesting and meticulous sorting of clusters are integral to the process. The estate employs certified organic and biodynamic farming practices, focusing on soil health and vine harmony.