Francois Mikulski Monthelie Rouge 2018 750ml

87-89 A ripe nose features notes of essence of red currant, raspberry and soft warm earth hints. The supple, succulent and agreeably textured middle weight flavors that possess reasonable depth though the finish is somewhat attenuated at present. It’s possible that this will better harmonize once it’s in bottle.

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Cote De Beaune
• Sub Appellation: Monthelie
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 15.0%

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.