Pierre Boisson Monthelie 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Boisson
Label Name:
 
Monthelie
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Monthelie, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Retailers and reviewers describe the 2019 Pierre Boisson Monthelie as a full-bodied, terroir-driven Pinot Noir with good aging potential

Tasting Note
Red cherry, raspberry and plum with floral violet notes, earth, pepper and gentle spice. Silky texture, supple tannins and subtle toasted oak; medium-plus body and a savory, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; cold pre-fermentation maceration, native-yeast fermentation in stainless steel; aged ~18–22 months in oak (≈20–25% new).

Vineyard Info
Family domaine (Boisson-Vadot now presented under Pierre & Anne Boisson) based in Meursault; Monthelie fruit from ~40-year-old vines in multiple parcels.