2023 MONTHÉLIE Domaine Berthelemot
Côte d'Or Burgundy France
14%
Red
Pinot Noir.
Practising Organic
Thomas told us that the grapes for the Monthélie are always very small. This definitely translates into the finished wine. More intensity than the Volnay. All those red berry fruits but there's some dark flesh too...(read more)
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2022 PERNAND VERGELESSES 1er Cru Sous Frétille Domaine Berthelemot
Côte d'Or Burgundy France
13%
White
Chardonnay.
Certified Organic
100% frosted in 2021 - always early ripening and budding so it got hit! Great to have it back in 2022. Pretty nose with blossom and citrus notes. Palate has some good crisp apple edged fruit and gentle, warm lemon note....(read more)
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2023 PERNAND VERGELESSES 1er Cru Sous Frétille Domaine Berthelemot
Côte d'Or Burgundy France
13.5%
White
Chardonnay.
25% new oak. More richness here as you'd expect. More concentration to the fruit (red apple, citrus, white orchard fruits). A hint of oak on the nose but nicely integrated. Not over the top. Nicely balanced. Tastes like...(read more)
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2024 PULIGNY MONTRACHET Domaine Berthelemot
Côte d'Or Burgundy France
13%
White
Chardonnay.
Certified Organic
From 2 parcels, 1 in Les Meix, next to Sauzet planted in the 1960s. Deep and clay rich soils. the other younger is in Reucheux. Very good straight drive. Nicely mineral, no frills feel here. Fruit is neat and not that br...(read more)
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2024 PULIGNY MONTRACHET Les Levrons Domaine Berthelemot
Côte d'Or Burgundy France
12.5%
White
Chardonnay.
Certified Organic
Also in Bas Puligny - but on Meursault side. Planted in 1947. More concentration here. More drive. Tightly wound - but very smart stuff. Everything you might want from a Puligny. True, straight and some good power - mine...(read more)
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2023 PULIGNY MONTRACHET 1er Cru Folatières Domaine Berthelemot
Côte d'Or Burgundy France
13%
White
Chardonnay.
Cask sample. Bright, limey citrus. Fragrant with a touch of mandarin. Firm, creamy texture, suggesting a definite lees influence. Salty-sour long finish. (JH)
Julia Harding MW, www.JancisRobinson.com
2021 CORTON CHARLEMAGNE Grand Cru Domaine Berthelemot
Côte d'Or Burgundy France
13%
White
Chardonnay.
Practising Organic
From four parcels all in the commune of Pernand, although the largest is on the boundary with Aloxe. Super-pale with a greenish tinge. Builds well on the palate after a delicate start with a touch of hazelnut on the nose...(read more)
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