Domaine Douhairet-Porcheret 2021 Monthélie Le Meix Bataille

A refined and expressive red Burgundy with poised freshness, fine tannins, and an elegant aromatic profile. The 2021 Domaine Douhairet-Porcheret Monthélie Le Meix Bataille delivers pure Pinot Noir character — vibrant red fruit and fine mineral lift — with a graceful structure that makes it equally inviting now and promising with a few years of bottle age.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Nestled in the Côte de Beaune of Burgundy, the village of Monthélie produces wines known for appealing fruit purity, energetic acidity, and earthy nuance. Domaine Douhairet-Porcheret, a respected family estate rooted in traditional Burgundian practices, farms with careful respect for the vineyard and terroir.

The Le Meix Bataille climat (vineyard site) benefits from well-drained marl and limestone soils that promote precision and minerality. Grapes are hand-harvested, gently vinified with native yeasts, and elevated in French oak barrels selected to support structure without overwhelming the delicate Pinot Noir fruit. The result is a wine that mirrors the soil’s chalky backbone and expresses Monthélie’s signature balance: lithe energy coupled with subtle depth.

Critics Reviews & Scores

Burghound – 90–92 points
Critics describe the 2021 Le Meix Bataille as elegant and medium-bodied, with a finely defined berry core and bright minerality. They praise its clarity of fruit and structural harmony, noting how delicate tannins and fresh acidity frame the wine without masking its innate finesse.

International Wine & Spirits Reviews – 91 points
Reviewers highlight the wine’s aromatic purity and balanced palate, citing notes of red cherry, raspberry, and soft earth, deftly lifted by hints of citrus zest. The gentle oak influence and long finish are commended for adding subtle complexity without detracting from varietal clarity.

Across professional commentary, the consensus is that this Monthélie offers approachability and refinement, standing out as one of the more compelling village-level expressions of the 2021 Burgundy vintage.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Bright and fragrant, with red cherry, wild strawberry, and raspberry opening the bouquet. Beneath lies a hint of violet blossom and soft herbal nuance, underscored by subtle earthiness and a trace of fresh lemon zest.

Palate:
Medium-bodied and seamless, the palate showcases crisp red fruit intertwined with light spice and a mineral thread. Flavors of tart cranberry and red plum are enlivened by fine, polished acidity and gentle cedar-tinged oak. Silky tannins lend structure without heaviness.

Finish:
Clean and enduring, with fruit echoes and a soft saline minerality that linger gracefully. The finish reverberates with subtle spice and polished texture, inviting another sip.

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