Xavier Monnot Monthelie Les Duresses 2016

Monthelie “Les Duresses” is aged in 25% new oak for 12 months. This wine shows a gorgeous color with bright highlights. Its bouquet is elegant and delicate, with aromas of candied fruits. The taste is firm and structured.

Xavier Monnot is a 17-hectare estate, all family-owned, located in Meursault. About 50% of the vineyards are planted in white, 50% in red. The production though is 65% white. Domaine Xavier Monnot’s vineyards are very spread out, covering most of the Cote de Beaune starting in Beaune 1er Cru “Cent Vignes” and stretching all the way to Maranges 1er Cru in the Cote Chalonnaise. All the vines are hand-harvested and new oak is used with a lot of caution.