A small village nestling in a valley behind Meursault and Volnay, Monthelie produces mostly red wines, mini-Volnays with appealing fruit but sometimes a rustic edge, and a small amount of white wine. The best wines come from the steep slopes above the village, such as Les Duresses.
109 hectares of village Monthelie.
31 hectares of premier cru vineyards (11 in all). Best vineyard is Les Duresses.
The 2013 Monthélie les Duresses has a light but pure raspberry leaf and strawberry-scented bouquet that wafts gently from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a decent structure, with a sharp, pointed, tart cherry finish. What you might call a "pretty little thing." Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate #216, Dec 2014
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate #216, Dec 2014