2018 Monthelie Les Duresses
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The 2018 Monthélie Les Duresses 1er Cru comes from 1.8 hectares of vine on white marl soils. Blended with 40% whole cluster with a short maceration, it has a delicate raspberry and wild strawberry bouquet, quite floral in style. The medium-bodied palate features fine-grained tannins. Very pure, with a caressing, silky and very seductive finish. This comes recommended. A really superb Monthélie Rouge.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2018 Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses is also showing very well this year, offering up a pretty bouquet of red berries, ripe Griotte cherries and potpourri. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, and supple but chalky, with lively acids and a mineral finish.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.