2021 Monthélie Les Duresses Cuvée Lebelin

The Lebelin family has a long history in Beaune. Many of its members were benefactors of the Hospices de Beaune. Etienne Lebelin was the first Chaplain of the Hospice de la Charité, and seven members of the family, from 1531 onwards, became Mayors of Beaune. In 1704, when the town was going through a dark period (frosts, bad harvests, famine), Jean-Jacques and Marguerite Lebelin donated 10,000 french livres to the Hospices, a considerable sum at the time. This Climat extends the Duresses d’Auxey-Duresses in the beautiful valley between Monthélie and Meursault. The parcel is split in two with a small part not classified as Premier Cru, so the whole Cuvée claims AOC Village for the moment. However, there is nothing to differentiate them as the limestone marls and clays are deep, homogeneous and well mixed. This Cuvée often shows a rich tannic structure, a generous fruitiness and a finish supported by a beautifully balanced texture. Can also be enjoyed young.