Montagny 1er Cru Les Resses MONOPOLE
Grape variety 100% Chardonnay
Servicing temperature 10-12°C
Ageing 6-10 years
Plot
At the southern tip of the Côte Chalonnaise in Saône-et-Loire, our Montagny 1er Cru "Les Resses" (Domaine Les Guignottes) is located in the commune of Buxy and covers 0.90 hectares.
Vinification / Aging
The grapes are pressed immediately after harvest, and alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place—50% in stainless steel tanks and 50% in oak barrels. Aging lasts approximately 12 months before bottling.
Tasting
It displays a clear, golden hue with subtle green highlights, evolving into a buttercup-yellow shade with age. Our Montagny 1er Cru Les Resses is lively, offering aromas such as lemongrass and gunflint. On the palate, it is fresh, youthful, spirited, and charming, with a rich, spicy aromatic finish. Its refined taste and delicacy harmonize with a structured, enduring framework.
Food and wine pairing
It pairs well with veal in a white sauce. From the sea, it complements steamed or poached shellfish, as well as fine fish that are simply pan-seared or grilled. As for cheeses, it brings out the best in goat cheeses, Beaufort, Comté, Emmental, and Saint-Paulin.
