Over the past two plus decades
The wine’s architectural density is underscored by a cool-vintage nerve that dictates the mid-palate
clean-edged profile
The winemaking process is intentionally minimalist: the Pinot Noir is fully destemmed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in tank for approximately two weeks
a small portion were carbonically macerated and about 1/2 were fermented whole cluster
2021 Domaine Monier Perreol, Saint-Joseph, Chatelet - Magnum Price_82.99 Over the past two plusJean Pierre Moniers vibrant, soulful, and aromatic Saint Josephs are perfect reflections of their respective terroirs. Moniers vines sit high up on slopes looking down on the village of Saint Dsirat, which is on the northern, cooler climate half of Saint Joseph. Accordingly, the wines are not big, polished, modern affairs. They have old school Northern Rhne gutsiness to them, but also pretty notes of crunchy berry fruit and flowers. Its a style thats