Monthelie Les Crayas 2021 Petit Roy
Monthelie Les Crayas 2021 by Petit Roy is a Pinot Noir of extraordinary finesse and balance, sourced from a tiny 0.18ha plot in the “Les Crays” lieu-dit, right on the border of Meursault. The 25-year-old vines thrive on clay-limestone soils and are farmed using organic and biodynamic principles.
The winemaking follows a meticulous, low-intervention approach: whole-bunch fermentation starts with a three-day cold soak, followed by a natural 3-4 week maceration. The wine is aged for a year in used oak barrels, then settles in steel tanks for three months before bottling, without filtration or fining, and with minimal added sulfur.
The result is a bright, ethereal wine with a very light color and pure strawberry aromas, complemented by hints of cinnamon, rose petals, and cocoa. The palate is silky and delicate, yet surprisingly intense with red fruit and spice. The tannins are completely resolved, leading to a refined, saline finish.
Monthelie Les Crayas 2021 is a Pinot Noir that shines in warm weather or daylight drinking, best served slightly chilled to enhance its vibrant aromas and effortless drinkability.