White Wine Chardonnay - Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils - Bourgogne

At Monthélie - pronounced "Monthlie" - the first traces of vineyards date back to the 9th century. Situated between Volnay, Meursault and Auxey-Duresses, this village often remains unnoticed by the visitor on a journey from Volnay to Meursault, for many do not stop here in spite of the attractive old houses to be seen.

There is also a Romanesque church typical of medieval Burgundy, and a castle dating back to the year 1000. Bouchard Père & Fils owns three vineyards with complementary exposures (east, south and west) for a total surface area of 5.94 hectares.

Medium bodied the palate is layered with ripe pear and peach fruits which sit over a background of dried honey, faint cashew, citrus and stony mineral elements. There’s a gentle creaminess to the mid palate and the finish has plenty of freshness to it. Medium length aftertaste with a lingering stony mineral character. These wines enjoy the optimum ambient conditions in the cellars of the Bastions of the ancient Château de Beaune.