Monthélie Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Number of grands crus and premiers crus in Monthélie
A
0 grands crus, 15 premiers crus
2
Q
Why are the wines of Monthélie less well-known than its neighbors?
A
It was once dominated by Gamay.
3
Q
3 points of distinction for Monthélie
A
1) situated between Volnay and Meursault
2) best premiers crus are extensions of Volnay’s Caillerets and Clos des Chênes
3) one of Côte d’Or’s smallest village appellations, along with Vougeot and Saint-Romain
