Written on 21/06/2021
Monthélie, a little-known wine
This little tour of the Côte de Beaune gives us an insight into the great names such as Beaune, Pommard and Pernand-Vergelesses, but not only that! It also introduces us to lesser-known villages that are well worth a visit, such as Monthélie!
Monthélie lies between Volnay and Meursault, a small, tightly-packed village with 109 hectares of red wine production, all pinot noir, and only 18 hectares of white wine production, all chardonnay. Monthélie 's vines face south and southeast on gravelly limestone covered with red clay.
Monthélie red wines have a beautiful ruby color. Its aromas are reminiscent of red berries such as cherry and blackcurrant, with floral notes of peony and violet. With age, the wine develops more aromas of undergrowth, fern and spices. Monthélie is firm and velvety on the palate, with fine tannins. A rather feminine wine.
The Monthélie appellation has a few white wines. These are very similar to Meursault - which we'll be talking about in a few days' time - thanks in particular to its golden hue. The wine is both mellow and acidic, with vanilla accents that also evoke white flowers such as hawthorn, but also reinette apples and fresh hazelnuts.
As far as food and wine pairings are concerned, we strongly recommend that you enjoy this red wine with meats that are more rounded on the palate, such as roast poultry or rabbit. With cheese, brillat-savarin, brie and reblochon will perfectly enhance the appellation, all at a serving temperature of 15 degrees.
For the white, its mellowness combines perfectly with shrimps or fish tagines. As for cheese, opt for blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Bleu de Bresse, at a temperature of 12 degrees.
