{"product_id":"domaine-florent-garaudet-les-champs-fulliots-monthelie-premier-cru-aoc-2020","title":"Domaine Florent Garaudet Les Champs Fulliots Monthelie Premier Cru AOC 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDomaine Florent Garaudet is a small family-owned estate in the village of Monthélie, located in the Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. The Garaudet family has been practising viticulture for several generations, with Florent Garaudet founding the domaine in 2008. The estate farms a few hectares scattered across Monthélie and nearby appellations, always focusing on low yields, respect for terroir and careful vineyard work. The domaine aims to produce wines that reflect the identity of each parcel, with purity, finesse and a classic Burgundian sense of balance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFlorent Garaudet personally oversees both vineyard management and vinification. Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted meticulously to ensure only healthy, optimally-ripe berries are used. Fermentations are handled with care — gentle extraction, often using natural yeasts to preserve terroir character — and aging is done in French oak barrels selected to complement rather than overwhelm the fruit. Limited intervention and a respect for subtlety define his approach, resulting in wines with detail, elegance and terroir-driven expression.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe “Les Champs Fulliots” vineyard lies on the slopes above Monthélie, neighboring illustrious vineyards from the Volnay side. Soils are shallow clay-limestone over limestone bedrock, offering good drainage and low fertility, which concentrates vine energy into small, flavourful grapes. Exposure is southeast, allowing slow, even ripening and preserving freshness and aromatic lift. Parcels are planted with old Pinot Noir vines (many decades old), which yield low volumes but high-intensity fruit. This combination of generous slope, soil and vine age gives wines with structure, minerality and elegance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfter hand-harvesting and sorting, grapes are destemmed and undergo fermentation in small vats with gentle maceration to extract refined tannins and aromatic complexity. Following fermentation, the wine is transferred into French oak barrels (with a portion of new oak, calibrated to vintage conditions), where it matures for about twelve to eighteen months. Sulfur usage is conservative, and the wine is bottled after light filtration to preserve finesse and terroir character.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2020 shows a clear, vivid ruby red colour. On the nose it offers lifted aromas of red cherries, raspberry, wild strawberry and pomegranate, with underlying notes of blood orange zest, fresh herbs and a subtle floral nuance. With air the bouquet develops hints of forest floor, soft spice and earthiness. On the palate the wine is elegant and medium-bodied, with bright red fruit core, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Mineral and savoury undertones provide structure. The finish is harmonious and persistent, light yet layered, offering both purity of fruit and an underlying sense of terroir-driven depth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roast or herb-seasoned poultry (chicken, duck or game birds), pork loin, veal, mushroom risottos or dishes with earthy notes. It also matches well with grilled or roasted salmon when accompanied by herb or light sauce. For vegetarian fare, mushroom-based dishes, root-vegetable stews or soft cheeses work nicely. The wine’s freshness and mineral drive also complement dishes with herbs, subtle spices or light sauces, making it versatile at table.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe at 16-17 °C to highlight aromatic freshness and balanced structure. Use a Burgundy-style bowl or tulip-shaped glass to focus aromas and accentuate mouthfeel. For a young 2020, a light decant of 20–30 minutes can help open up the nose and soften the tannins, allowing the wine to express its fruit and subtle terroir notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGiven its pedigree as a Premier Cru with old-vine Pinot Noir and careful vinification, the 2020 has good aging potential. Under stable, cool cellar conditions, it should evolve gracefully over 8–12 years from vintage, possibly longer. Over time, fruit will soften toward dried cherry, cool earth, spice and underbrush, while tannins integrate and tertiary aromas — truffle, forest floor, leather — may develop, deepening complexity and adding nuance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922260115670,"sku":null,"price":510.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/DomaineFlorentGaraudetLesChampsFulliotsMontheliePremierCruAOC_78ed2fb9-42a8-4f2f-b0d6-5913a8a3fa48.png?v=1773667756","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/domaine-florent-garaudet-les-champs-fulliots-monthelie-premier-cru-aoc-2020","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}