2023 Monthelie Boisson Frère & Soeur

📌 Description

Monthélie 2023 – Boisson Frère & Sœur is a refined Pinot Noir that blends charm, freshness, and precision. This wine captures the delicate nature of the appellation, elevated by the rigor and elegance of the Boisson family style. A subtle red, full of energy, where pure fruit meets silky texture.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

The grape shines here with bright cherry, raspberry, peony, forest floor, and a fine hint of spice and minerality.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Monthélie (France).

The vines grow on well-drained clay-limestone soils between Volnay and Meursault, giving the wine an ideal balance between roundness and tension.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F). Decant for 30 to 45 minutes to fully open its aromatic profile.

⏳ Ageing Potential

8 to 12 years.

• 2025–2028: bright fruit, supple and floral palate.

• 2029–2035: peak maturity, silky tannins and refined spice complexity.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: bright ruby red with garnet highlights.

• Clarity: clear and brilliant.

• Legs: fine and regular, reflecting elegance and concentration.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: fine and expressive.

• First nose: cherry, raspberry, redcurrant.

• Second nose: peony, pepper, earthy and mineral undertones.

👄 Palate

• Attack: supple and fruit-forward.

• Structure: fine tannins, velvety texture, delicate acidity.

• Dominant aromas: ripe red fruits, fine spices, floral nuances.

• Overall balance: harmonious, lively, and refined.

• Length: fresh, elegant, lightly spiced finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Roast white meats (veal, poultry).

• Pork tenderloin, rabbit in mustard sauce.

• Charcuterie and classic bistro fare.

• Soft and semi-aged cheeses (Brie, Tomme, Saint-Nectaire).

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

Monthélie 2023 – Boisson Frère & Sœur is an elegant, finely crafted Pinot Noir. It combines charm, suppleness, and depth in a graceful, truly Burgundian style.