The 2020 Monthélie 1er Cru “La Taupine” from Domaine Florent Garaudet is an elegant wine that magnificently expresses the character of the Monthélie terroir. With its pure Pinot Noir blend, it offers a rich and complex aromatic palette, a balanced structure, and promising aging potential. This wine is ideal for accompanying refined meals and special occasions, showcasing the artistry of Burgundy winemaking.
2020 Monthelie 1er Cru La Taupine Florent Garaudet
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The 2020 Monthélie 1er Cru “La Taupine” from Domaine Florent Garaudet is an elegant wine that magnificently expresses the character of the Monthélie terroir. With its pure Pinot Noir blend, it offers a rich and complex aromatic palette, a balanced structure, and promising aging potential. This wine is ideal for accompanying refined meals and special occasions, showcasing the artistry of Burgundy winemaking.
Wine Estate: Domaine Florent Garaudet
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Monthélie, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Monthélie 1er Cru (La Taupine)
Color: Red
Format: 0.75 L Bottle
Description
The 2020 Monthélie 1er Cru “La Taupine” from Domaine Florent Garaudet is an elegant and refined wine from a Premier Cru terroir in the Côte de Beaune. This wine exemplifies the excellence of Pinot Noir cultivated in the Monthélie appellation, offering a unique and precise expression of its terroir.
Blend
This wine is crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s noble grape, renowned for producing fine and complex wines.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: The 2020 Monthélie 1er Cru “La Taupine” boasts a bright ruby red color with purple hues, reflecting its youth and vitality.
Nose: The nose is expressive and enticing, revealing aromas of red berries such as cherry and raspberry, complemented by floral notes of rose and peony. Subtle hints of underbrush, mushrooms, and gentle spices add complexity to the aromatic profile.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is harmonious and well-structured, with fine, silky tannins. Fresh red fruit flavors are enriched by spicy and mineral notes, offering impressive depth and a long-lasting finish. A balanced acidity brings freshness and liveliness, highlighting the purity of the fruit.
Aging Potential
The 2020 Monthélie 1er Cru “La Taupine” has a good aging potential and can be cellared for 8 to 12 years. Over time, it will develop more complex tertiary aromas and an even more harmonious texture.
Food Pairing
This refined wine pairs beautifully with:
Roasted white meats, such as free-range chicken or roast veal
Poultry dishes in sauce, like coq au vin or veal blanquette
Sophisticated vegetarian dishes, such as mushroom risottos or vegetable gratins
Soft-ripened cheeses with a bloomy rind, like Camembert or Brie
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