Bouchard Père et Fils Monthélie Les Duresses 1999
It is often said that the red wines from Monthélie are reminiscent of those from neighbouring Volnay but in a less elegant and delicate form. That’s why the price is more friendly. Monthélies offer even more value when the wine is from a premier cru vineyard, a trusted négociant as Bouchard Père et Fils and a great vintage. With its ruby colour the wine still looked very young for its age. On the nose it showed few signs of ageing with raspberry and spice being dominant. The palate is soft, round and well balanced and the mouthdrying grainy tannins suggested the wine could have handled some more years in the cellar. 89 points.
Source: Domaine Wine Shippers Price: $65 Drink: Now-2010
