Monthélie is derived from the Latin term "Monticulus" - hill, small mountain, mound. Located on the hillside, "Les Plantes" sits on a very stony and shallow soil, poor in organic matter, which translates into a very fine, fresh and delicate wine. We generally keep over 50% whole clusters because we enjoy the spice and floral notes it develops alongside nice minerality.

Today's style remains faithful to Hubert's classic and terroir-driven approach, with greater aromatic expression, silkier and more unctuous textures in the reds, allowing them to drink earlier, without compromising their ability to age. The domaine is known in Burgundy for using a significant proportion of whole clusters that varies from one to cuvée to another depending on the plant material and the vintage.

Organic since 1995 and biodynamic since 2005. All our wines are certified by Ecocert.

After 2022, another year that brings joy to our hearts. Free from major climatic turmoil, graced by a gentle winter and a splendid spring bloom, 2023 quickly hinted at a generous harvest to come. Summer unfolded like a mysterious dance—between waves of heat and refreshing coolness, dry spells and sudden, stormy rains. The harvest reached its full potential, with varying ripeness from one plot to another, making 2023 a vintage that reveals, more than ever, the singular soul of each terroir.
We began picking on Thursday, August 31st—ten days earlier than we had first anticipated at the start of summer—for a harvest that lasted two full weeks. Picked at dawn, the fruit was beautiful, healthy, and plentiful, both in whites and reds. The generosity allowed for a meticulous selection of only the finest bunches. The alcoholic fermentations began effortlessly, as if guided by nature’s quiet hand.
In red, whole clusters were used a little more sparingly than last year. The result is a profile of great elegance—fresh and supple, floral and fine, with vibrant notes of raspberry and red cherry. The aromas and color are charming and refined. Open-knit and silky, the 2023 vintage calls to mind the finesse of 2017, but with deeper color and greater structure.

The 2023 Monthélie Village, bottled before harvest, has a light bouquet with brambly red fruit mixed with subtle undergrowth notes. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle, slightly dusty tannins, simple tart red fruit and a slight attenuation on the finish.

Drinking window: 2026-2030 | Rating: 85 | Neal Martin, VINOUS