Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret Bourgogne Aligote AOC 2021

The Monjard family (Mongeard) settled in Vosne-Romanée back in the 18th century. Local archives contain mentions that in 1786, members of the Mongeard family worked at the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti winery. Subsequently, the lives of many generations of this family have been inextricably linked to viticulture and winemaking. One of the last owners of Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret was Jean Monjard (his mother's maiden name was Munier). As a child, Jean lost his father and took on the responsibilities of managing the winery at the age of 16. Since 1975, Jean Monjard worked with his son Vincent, who was responsible for the vineyards and oversaw the vinification process of all wines produced. He convinced his father to resume the traditional bottling of wine without prior filtration, reserving its use only for certain brands. Jean is one of the most renowned producers in Vosne-Romanée and a prominent figure among Burgundy winemakers. As president of the Côte d'Or Winemakers Association, he fully transferred management of the Domaine to his son in 1985 and retired ten years later. Currently, the estate's vineyards, which include parts of the famous Grand Cru sites "Clos de Vougeot" and "Richebourg", cover more than 33 hectares. The excellent Pinot Noir vines are 45-50 years old and, with careful management, yield only 39 hectoliters per hectare. Vincent Monjard advocates traditional winemaking methods and judiciously uses only the best wood in wine production. Domaine Monjard-Munier is well-known among Burgundy wine enthusiasts for its wide and consistently high-quality range of elegant drinks with rich aromas and refined flavors.