Monthélie Eric de Suremain 1997
Produced by Eric de Suremain under the Château de Monthélie label, this 1997 Monthélie is an estate-bottled wine carrying the Appellation Monthelie Contrôlée classification. The 1997 vintage in this area is characterized as charming but quickly developed, receiving a score of 86 points.
Monthélie is a small, relatively unknown AOC in the central part of the Côte de Beaune, situated on the slopes between Volnay to the north and Meursault to the south. Often considered an underrated source of Volnay-style Burgundy, the appellation features vineyards planted on southeast and south-facing limestone slopes mixed with clay and stones. This composition, combined with a continental climate of cold winters and warm summers, ensures excellent drainage and optimal ripening. The area primarily focuses on Pinot Noir, alongside a smaller production of Chardonnay, and includes several classified premier cru parcels near the Volnay border.
The broader Burgundy region in eastern France was historically shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped its countless terroirs. Cultivating almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Burgundy has elevated terroir to an art form through its intricate system of climats. Rooted in signature limestone soils, the region continues to produce some of the most renowned wines in the world.
The history of the wine
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Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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