Domaine Roulot Monthelie Rouge 2021
Domaine Roulot
Jean-Marc Roulot is rightly famous for his whites, but this Monthelie Rouge demonstrates his sensitivity to Pinot Noir as well. The 2021 vintage gives bright fruit and good acidity, and Roulot's light hand in the cellar allows the terroir to speak. A Burgundy red that offers genuine transparency of place at a fraction of premier cru pricing.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Fresh cherry and crushed raspberry lead, with a violet floral note adding perfume. Underneath, subtle earthy tones and a touch of toasted oak emerge, grounding the fruit.
Palate
Medium-bodied with silky tannins and a vibrant acidity that keeps the wine energetic. Cherry fruit continues from the nose, joined by a savory, almost gamey quality and a whisper of cedar. The oak influence is restrained, present only as structure.
Finish
Medium length, with cherry and violet lingering alongside fine-grained tannins. Clean and refreshing.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Blend
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Vineyards
- Monthelie village parcels, limestone and clay soils
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Roasted guinea fowl with wild mushrooms
Jean-Marc Roulot, celebrated globally for his Meursault whites, crafts this Monthelie Rouge from old-vine Pinot Noir on the limestone slopes between Volnay and Meursault—a quiet red from a domaine where white wine gets all the headlines.
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