# Monthelie 1er Cru Clous Blanc (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Parent
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 12–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** reinette apple, peony, mayflowers, lemon, fresh hazelnut

## About this wine

Domaine Parent Monthelie 1er Cru Clous Blanc 2022 is a white wine from Burgundy, France, made from 100% Chardonnay. The estate, managed by sisters Anne and Catherine Parent, boasts a twelve-generation winemaking history. They are committed to organic and biodynamic farming, emphasizing vineyard expression and balance. The vineyards are located in the Côte de Beaune, with this wine originating from the Monthelie Premier Cru appellation, known for its limestone-rich soils ideal for Chardonnay.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are meticulously tended, with horse-drawn plowing used for premier cru sites.
- Indigenous yeasts are used for spontaneous fermentation, reflecting the vineyard's natural character.
- The estate is actively pursuing biodynamic certification, building on its organic status since 2007/2013.
- Domaine Parent's winemaking heritage spans over 350 years and twelve generations.

## Food pairing

The wine's inherent freshness and acidity cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its subtle fruit and mineral notes complement seafood and poultry. The wine's structure can stand up to richer dishes, and its complexity can echo the flavors of herbs and mushrooms.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process at Domaine Parent for this Monthelie Premier Cru Clous Blanc begins with meticulous hand-sorting of the Chardonnay grapes. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts in concrete vats over 16 to 20 days. The wine then undergoes aging in French oak barrels for 14 to 18 months, with a proportion of new oak ranging from 25% to 60%. The estate is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices.