Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses – Domaine Pierre Vincent

Vineyard

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

Surface: A parcel of 0.1710 ha

Planted: In 1979

Soil: Stony clay

Orientation: East

No herbicides or pesticides, minimal treatments. Manual harvest with systematic sorting. Precise choice of harvest date based on maturity checks.

This climat extends from Monthélie into Auxey-Duresses. The name “Duresses” could stem from “Daraises” (chariot ruts) or Gaulish “field gates.” Stone huts in the region suggest ancient farming activity.

Vinification

50% whole bunch vinification

Cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by 15 days in vat

Aged in oak barrels (around 20% new) for 18 months, then racked into stainless steel vats before bottling​.