Winery Gerard Leon et ClaudineMonthelie
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 Gerard Leon et Claudine
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Monthelie of Winery Gerard Leon et Claudine 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 Gerard Leon et Claudine matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chicken, beef and lamb couscous (morocco), mouse of lamb with thyme or rabbit with homemade mustard.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gerard Leon et Claudine's Monthelie.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Monthelie from Winery Gerard Leon et Claudine are 2009, 2015
Informations about the Winery Gerard Leon et Claudine
The Winery Gerard Leon et Claudine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Monthélie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Monthélie
The wine region of Monthélie is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Matrot or the Domaine Monthelie Douhairet Porcheret produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Monthélie are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Monthélie often reveals types of flavors of cherry, pepper or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, smoke or lemon.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
News related to this wine
An overview of the Rully appellation
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...
The appellations of Bourgogne
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The appellations of Bourgogne
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The word of the wine: Chopine
Small bottle with a capacity of 50 centilitres.
