Although from the same parcel as Catherine Hannoun's Cuvee Clemence, this is a completely different expression. Similarly, elevage is in stainless steel, the result is contrastingly quite structured when compared to Catherine's elegant soif style. It's tasting fantastic now, but equally some time in cellar should reward those with patience.
Raphaël Monnier’s wines are some of the most iconic of the region. His interest in winemaking began some 20 years ago, first by working on a few small negociant projects with good friend Jean Baptiste Menigoz of Domaine Bottes Rouges. The drive from Arbois winds through forest and field before arriving at the Monnier family home. The cellar, built into the side of the house, is barely large enough to contain the handful of barrels and tanks needed for each year’s harvest.
Although from the same parcel as Catherine Hannoun's Cuvee Clemence, this is a completely different expression. Similarly, elevage is in stainless steel, the result is contrastingly quite structured when compared to Catherine's elegant soif style. It's tasting fantastic now, but equally some time in cellar should reward those with patience.
Raphaël Monnier’s wines are some of the most iconic of the region. His interest in winemaking began some 20 years ago, first by working on a few small negociant projects with good friend Jean Baptiste Menigoz of Domaine Bottes Rouges. The drive from Arbois winds through forest and field before arriving at the Monnier family home. The cellar, built into the side of the house, is barely large enough to contain the handful of barrels and tanks needed for each year’s harvest.
