Bouchard Pere et Fils, Monthelie 1er Cru "Les Duresses", Domaine
Beautiful garnet color. The nose, fresh, opens with notes of black fruits and wild blackberry. On the palate, a lively attack reveals aromas of fresh fruit and caramel. The finish is supported by fine, well-integrated tannins.
Winery: Bouchard Pere et FilsAppellation: Monthelie
Average age of vines: N/A
Farming Methods: Careful manual sorting of each bunch
Maturation: 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 25 to 35% of them new
Soil: marly and gravelly clay-limestone
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard Orientation: South / Southeast
Vineyard Size: 1.73 ha