# Monthelie Rouge (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Parent
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, peony, raspberry, cloves, vanilla, earth, wet stones

## About this wine

The 2022 Domaine Parent Monthelie Rouge is a Pinot Noir from the Monthelie appellation in Burgundy, France. Domaine Parent is a historic winery with a twelve-generation winemaking history, now led by sisters Anne and Catherine Parent. The estate focuses on biodynamic viticulture, with Anne Parent overseeing vineyard practices and winemaking. The grapes are sourced from sustainably farmed parcels with clay-limestone soils, grown on vines averaging nearly 45 years old. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy was influenced by a mild start to the growing season followed by warm, dry conditions. Monthelie, a smaller appellation, is recognized for producing wines of finesse and elegance.

## Interesting facts

- Domaine Parent's winemaking lineage stretches back twelve generations.
- The vines for this wine are, on average, nearly 45 years old.
- The estate is committed to biodynamic viticulture.
- Monthelie is one of Burgundy's smaller, yet distinguished, appellations.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and balanced acidity make it versatile. Its red fruit notes and subtle earthy undertones complement lean proteins like duck, veal, and pork. The wine's structure can stand up to richer preparations, while its finesse ensures it doesn't overpower more delicate poultry.

## Wine making process

The 2022 Domaine Parent Monthelie Rouge is produced using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, a method that allows for the expression of the grape's natural character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels. The proportion of new oak used varies, with 15-20% new oak for the standard bottling and less than 30% for the 1er Cru 'Les Champs Fuillots'. The estate is committed to biodynamic viticulture.