Vintage Character In 2019 April frosts on the 5th and between the 12th and 15th, uneven flowering and dry weather cut yields. Small, thick-skinned berries gave concentrated wines, and the reds are consistent across both halves of the Côte d'Or. Whites are fuller and more concentrated than usual, and alcohol levels were generally kept in check. In 2019, the Monthélie Blanc from Domaine Parent reflects that season. Monthélie is a village next to Meursault and Volnay, and the white is made from Chardonnay. A village wine comes from vineyards within a single commune and carries the name of that commune or site.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Pear, white peach and citrus lead, with a light toasted note. It is dry and medium-to-full-bodied, with medium-high acidity. The palate is rounded and fresh, with good acidity and a mineral finish. With age it picks up honey and hazelnut. Roast chicken, scallops and creamy dishes suit it. Serve at about 8 to 10 degrees Celsius, and avoid over-chilling so the aromas can open. Chardonnay is a flexible grape that reflects its site, from the steely edge of Chablis to the richness of the Côte de Beaune. It also suits a glass at the start of a meal, since the acidity wakes up the palate.
Winery Background Domaine Parent was established in Pommard in 1803 by Claude Parent, and the family's presence in Burgundy dates back to the 17th century. Sisters Anne and Catherine Parent, the 12th generation, took over from their father Jacques, with Anne responsible for viticulture and winemaking and Catherine running the commercial side. The estate covers about 10 hectares, all in the Côte de Beaune, and produces wines at every level from regional to grand cru, mainly red, with Pommard as its signature. This wine gives a white from the Côte de Beaune at village level. Anne and Catherine Parent took charge of the domaine in 1998.