Domaine Changarnier Monthélie 1er Cru Meix Bataille 2023
£47.75
The wine
Deep ruby red, with rich and complex black cherry, black pepper and caramel notes.
Meix Bataille is a premier cru on the Volnay side of Monthélie, from a small block of vines. The village sits in a side valley behind Volnay and Meursault, sharing the same slope as both, and it has always been the cheapest way to buy that geology: the reds have Volnay perfume without its price. Domaine Changarnier is a small estate at Monthélie, one of the least known villages of the Côte de Beaune.
The producer
Domaine Changarnier
View all Domaine Changarnier winesDomaine Changarnier is a family grower in Monthélie, a fine-value village tucked in the hills of Burgundy's Côte de Beaune between Volnay and Meursault. Small and traditional, it farms both red and white across the appellation. Monthélie's charm runs through everything it makes.
The domaine works Pinot Noir for its reds and Chardonnay for its whites, on the limestone slopes that Monthélie shares with its illustrious neighbours. Careful farming keeps yields low and fruit clean. Each parcel is vinified with respect for its origins.
In the cellar, classical winemaking and measured oak ageing produce wines of freshness and finesse. The reds are fragrant and silky, the whites taut and mineral, all offering fine Burgundian character at a gentle price. Balance is the aim.
From a premier cru Meix Bataille to a crisp Monthélie Blanc, Changarnier offers the Côte de Beaune without the grand price. Fresh, elegant and food-friendly, these are wines for lovers of honest Burgundy.
