Beaune Montrevenots AOC - Domaine Jean Monnier & Fils

In the glass, the Beaune Montrevenots AOC - Domaine Jean Monnier & Fils presents itself in a deep cherry red with sparkling ruby reflections. The color appears dense and elegant, already promising great finesse at first glance. When swirled, a fine film forms on the side of the glass, hinting at expressiveness and structure.

On the nose, a finely woven bouquet unfolds. Ripe raspberries, juicy sour cherries and a hint of blackcurrants emerge first. Beneath them, the typical spice notes develop: delicate cloves, a touch of cinnamon and a subtle suggestion of fine pepper. Delicate hints of violets, dried rose petals and a nuance of forest floor complete the aromatic profile, lending the wine depth and elegance.

On the palate, the wine is clear, precise and complex. The red fruit is radiant and focused, with playful raspberry notes and sour cherry lending tension. The cloves add a finely spicy accent that blends with a delicate, almost silky tannin structure. The acidity is lively and carries the fruit across the entire palate without ever seeming angular. The body is medium-bodied, displaying an impressive balance of power and finesse. On the finish, red fruit appears once again, accompanied by a touch of smoke and a fine mineral vein that lingers for a long time.

• Color: rich cherry red with ruby reflections
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• Origin: Beaune, Montrevenots vineyard, Burgundy, France
• Aromatic profile: raspberry, sour cherry, cloves, floral and mineral nuances
• Structure: fine tannins, lively acidity, medium body
• Vinification: traditionally influenced by Burgundy

The Pinot Noir grape variety from the slopes around Beaune displays its characteristic, delicate style here. The Montrevenots vineyard is one of the higher, wind-exposed parcels, giving the wine remarkable freshness and clarity. The Beaune Montrevenots AOC - Domaine Jean Monnier & Fils showcases a classic Burgundian style: aromatic, precise and elegant, with a pronounced mineral contour.

1. Intense red fruit with a finely spiced core
2. Silky tannins and elegant structure
3. A vineyard site defined by distinctive freshness and minerality
4. Traditional Burgundian craftsmanship from Domaine Jean Monnier & Fils

The tannins are silky and finely grained, embracing the fruit closely and giving the wine a velvety mouthfeel. The lively acidity provides tension and clear contours without disturbing the harmony. Overall, this red wine from Burgundy displays an impressive interplay of fruit, spice, structure and length that will delight Pinot Noir enthusiasts.

Production of the Beaune Montrevenots AOC - Domaine Jean Monnier & Fils

The grapes for the Beaune Montrevenots AOC - Domaine Jean Monnier & Fils come from carefully selected parcels in the Montrevenots vineyard above Beaune in Burgundy. The climate here is continental, with warm summer days and cool nights. These temperature differences encourage slow, even ripening and preserve the aromatic clarity of the Pinot Noir grapes.

The soils of the Montrevenots vineyard consist of limestone-rich clay and marl layers with a stony subsoil. This combination gives the wines tension, elegance and a delicate saline note on the finish. The vines root deeply, resulting in lower yields and greater concentration in the harvested grapes.

Harvesting generally takes place by hand, using small crates. This keeps each individual grape as intact as possible. An initial selection is carried out in the vineyard, followed by another strict selection on the sorting table in the cellar. Only perfectly ripe and flawless berries are placed in the fermentation vessels.

Fermentation takes place traditionally in temperature-controlled tanks. Some of the grapes are fermented as whole clusters, supporting freshness and structure. The maceration period is sufficiently long to allow color, aroma and tannin to pass gently into the must. During fermentation, the cap is carefully punched down or the must is gently pumped over to balance extraction and elegance.

The wine then matures in oak barrels, including a proportion of barriques. The barrels are predominantly made from French oak, with carefully calibrated toasting. This creates a delicate spiciness that never overwhelms the fruit. Maturation in wood lends the wine additional complexity, a smoother tannin structure and a fine note reminiscent of vanilla and smoke.

The signature of Domaine Jean Monnier & Fils is evident in a deliberately traditional, terroir-focused approach to maturation. The focus is on the clarity of the vineyard site and the characteristic elegance of Beaune Pinot Noir. The use of wood is always discreet, allowing the fruit to remain at the center. The team oversees every stage of vinification with great care and artisanal precision.

Serving suggestions for the Beaune Montrevenots AOC - Domaine Jean Monnier & Fils

This Pinot Noir pairs wonderfully with a wide range of refined dishes. The red fruit and silky structure harmonize especially well with poultry, veal and tender beef. Particularly suitable pairings include:

• Coq au Vin or braised chicken thighs with root vegetables
• Roast veal with creamy mushroom sauce and potato gratin
• Beef fillet or medium-rare roast beef with herb potatoes
• Poultry terrine, pâtés and fine charcuterie
• Ripe soft cheese from Burgundy, Brie or Camembert
• Mushroom or truffle risotto

This wine is an excellent companion for festive menus, elegant dinner parties or stylish gatherings with friends. As a special red wine for a romantic candlelit evening, it also reveals its full expressive character. At a refined tasting evening featuring several Burgundian wines, this Beaune makes a subtle yet distinctive impression.

For the best enjoyment, a serving temperature of approximately 14 to 16 degrees Celsius is recommended. At this temperature, the fruit, spice and structure unfold particularly harmoniously. Decanting for around 30 to 60 minutes before serving further opens the bouquet and highlights the complexity of the aromas.

In a properly conditioned, rather cool wine storage area with a constant temperature, darkness and minimal vibration, the Beaune Montrevenots continues to develop its character over several years. The fine tannins become more rounded, the fruit gains additional maturity and the spicy-mineral nuances emerge with even greater clarity. The result is a Pinot Noir from Burgundy that offers great pleasure both in its youth and after several years of bottle maturation.

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