Domaine Doreau Monthelie Vieilles Vignes 2023
(100% Pinot Noir from 60-year-old vines)
Translucent ruby hue. The nose opens instantly with wild strawberries, red currants, and a dusting of orange peel, deepening into scents of damp forest floor, crushed flint, and dried thyme. On the palate, it’s all finesse: juicy raspberry and sour cherry notes glide over silky, feather-light tannins, while a vein of chalky minerality cuts through the fruit. The finish lingers with hints of white pepper and truffled earth – a signature of Monthelie’s terroir. At 12.5% ABV, it feels weightless yet persistent.
Drink this wine young to mid-term (2024–2030) to capture its vibrant energy. Though approachable now, decanting 30 minutes unveils its hidden floral lift (think peony and violet).
Food pairing: Duck confit with cherries, mushroom bourguignon, or Brie de Meaux. Its acidity slices through fat, while earthy notes mirror umami-rich dishes.
"Doreau’s Monthelie is Burgundy unplugged – no oak noise, no fruit bombs. Just the whisper of limestone and the ghost of autumn leaves." – Jasper Morris MW
About Domaine Doreau
Nestled in the quiet heart of Monthelie, Domaine Benoit Doreau is a 4th-generation family estate farming 8 hectares of organic-certified vines. Benoit Doreau, a soft-spoken traditionalist, focuses exclusively on terroirs in Monthelie, Volnay, and Pommard. His philosophy centers on minimal intervention: hand-harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentations, and aging in seasoned French oak (10-15% new). The domaine avoids filtration and heavy extraction, crafting wines of elegance and earthy authenticity – a counterpoint to modern, fruit-driven Burgundies.
(100% Pinot Noir from 60-year-old vines)
Translucent ruby hue. The nose opens instantly with wild strawberries, red currants, and a dusting of orange peel, deepening into scents of damp forest floor, crushed flint, and dried thyme. On the palate, it’s all finesse: juicy raspberry and sour cherry notes glide over silky, feather-light tannins, while a vein of chalky minerality cuts through the fruit. The finish lingers with hints of white pepper and truffled earth – a signature of Monthelie’s terroir. At 12.5% ABV, it feels weightless yet persistent.
Drink this wine young to mid-term (2024–2030) to capture its vibrant energy. Though approachable now, decanting 30 minutes unveils its hidden floral lift (think peony and violet).
Food pairing: Duck confit with cherries, mushroom bourguignon, or Brie de Meaux. Its acidity slices through fat, while earthy notes mirror umami-rich dishes.
"Doreau’s Monthelie is Burgundy unplugged – no oak noise, no fruit bombs. Just the whisper of limestone and the ghost of autumn leaves." – Jasper Morris MW
About Domaine Doreau
Nestled in the quiet heart of Monthelie, Domaine Benoit Doreau is a 4th-generation family estate farming 8 hectares of organic-certified vines. Benoit Doreau, a soft-spoken traditionalist, focuses exclusively on terroirs in Monthelie, Volnay, and Pommard. His philosophy centers on minimal intervention: hand-harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentations, and aging in seasoned French oak (10-15% new). The domaine avoids filtration and heavy extraction, crafting wines of elegance and earthy authenticity – a counterpoint to modern, fruit-driven Burgundies.
(100% Pinot Noir from 60-year-old vines)
Translucent ruby hue. The nose opens instantly with wild strawberries, red currants, and a dusting of orange peel, deepening into scents of damp forest floor, crushed flint, and dried thyme. On the palate, it’s all finesse: juicy raspberry and sour cherry notes glide over silky, feather-light tannins, while a vein of chalky minerality cuts through the fruit. The finish lingers with hints of white pepper and truffled earth – a signature of Monthelie’s terroir. At 12.5% ABV, it feels weightless yet persistent.
Drink this wine young to mid-term (2024–2030) to capture its vibrant energy. Though approachable now, decanting 30 minutes unveils its hidden floral lift (think peony and violet).
Food pairing: Duck confit with cherries, mushroom bourguignon, or Brie de Meaux. Its acidity slices through fat, while earthy notes mirror umami-rich dishes.
"Doreau’s Monthelie is Burgundy unplugged – no oak noise, no fruit bombs. Just the whisper of limestone and the ghost of autumn leaves." – Jasper Morris MW
About Domaine Doreau
Nestled in the quiet heart of Monthelie, Domaine Benoit Doreau is a 4th-generation family estate farming 8 hectares of organic-certified vines. Benoit Doreau, a soft-spoken traditionalist, focuses exclusively on terroirs in Monthelie, Volnay, and Pommard. His philosophy centers on minimal intervention: hand-harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentations, and aging in seasoned French oak (10-15% new). The domaine avoids filtration and heavy extraction, crafting wines of elegance and earthy authenticity – a counterpoint to modern, fruit-driven Burgundies.