Domaine Douhairet-Porcheret "Le Meix Bataille" 2019 Monthélie 1er Cru

GRAPE VARIETY  100% Pinot Noir

SUB-REGION  Côte de Beaune

FARMING  Sustainable - Lutte Raisonnée, HVE

SOIL  Clay, limestone

VINEYARDS & VITICULTURE  From a 0.4172 hectare parcel. In the Middle Ages, "Le Meix" referred to a set of buildings located within a large agricultural holding. In the 16th century, this "meix" belonged to the Bataille family who were members of the Burgundy parliament. One of the members of this family was Master of Château de La Rochepot, situated just a few kilometers from Monthélie, further south-west down the valley. On the edge of the first hillsides of Monthélie, south-facing and set against the picturesque backdrop of Volnay.

HARVEST & VINIFICATION  Grapes are manually harvested and carefully sorted. 100% destemmed, fermented in stainless steel for 12 to 20 days with daily pump over and punch down. The wine is then aged in French 228 L oak barrels (Tronçais), 10% new for 18 months average, depending on the vintage.

A 300-year-old estate based in Monthélie, Domaine Douhairet-Porcheret boasts an impressive history. Renowned winemaker André Porcheret took over from the Douhairet family in 1989, creating the hyphenated new estate. He has since been succeeded by his granddaughter, Cataldine Lippo, who joined him in 2004.

Work in the vineyards is done without the use of herbicides and pesticides. After hand harvesting, the grapes are carefully vinified with varying levels of oak depending on the location and vintage. Now under the watchful eyes of Cataldina and her husband, Vincent, this ancient property is in excellent hands, as the next generation ushers these wines into the 21st century.