Winery Francis LechauveMonthelie
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Monthelie from the Winery Francis Lechauve
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Monthelie of Winery Francis Lechauve in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Monthelie
Pairings that work perfectly with Monthelie
Original food and wine pairings with Monthelie
The Monthelie of Winery Francis Lechauve matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fast and, country-style veal roulades with risotto or duck breast with balsamic vinegar.
Details and technical informations about Winery Francis Lechauve's Monthelie.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Monthelie from Winery Francis Lechauve are 2013
Informations about the Winery Francis Lechauve
The Winery Francis Lechauve is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Monthélie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Monthélie
Village at the heart of Côte de Beaune between Meursault and Volnay: Pinot Noir flagship red (~92%) — ruby robe with violet glints and harmonious and delicate profile with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, peony, spices and undergrowth in evolution. Racy Chardonnay flagship white (~8%) with hawthorn, citrus, reinette apple and vanilla touch, signature roundness-freshness balance. AOC (1937), 15 Premiers Crus, southeast marl-limestone, 250-300 m, aging 3-15 years.
The wine region of Burgundy
Absolute reference for great terroir wines: opulent, mineral Chardonnay in whites (chiselled Chablis, buttery Meursault, majestic Montrachet), fine and silky Pinot Noir in reds (full-bodied Gevrey, structured Pommard, delicate Volnay). Exceptional age-worthy wines with complex notes - red fruits, undergrowth, butter, hazelnut. Some lively Aligoté and light Gamay (Mâconnais). 29,500 ha, 84 tiered AOCs (Régionale, Village, 1er Cru, Grand Cru), 1,247 UNESCO Climats.
The word of the wine: Sour
Said of a wine that is unpleasantly pungent and has a vinegar-like odour.
