Domaine Mikulski Monthelie Rouge 2020 AOC 0.75l

Domaine Mikulski Monthelie Rouge 2020 AOC Monthelie 0.75l is born from the encounter between a select terroir and an artisanal vision that focuses on the raw material, the care of the vineyard and a discreet but time-conscious cellar. The presentation is simple but elegant: a medium-sized red, brilliant in ruby ​​​​reflections with slight evolutions on the edge that tell the seasonality. The production context is familiar and motivated by the desire to preserve the identity of a terroir that requires constant attention: clayey-silty soil with pebbles that reflect the light and drain excess water, slopes that favor slow ripening and a fresh acidity. Domaine Mikulski, with a history that intertwines tradition and contemporary digressions, favors a sustainable approach: care in the vineyard without forcing, manual harvesting, scrupulous selection of the grapes and a fermentation respectful of the origins, guided by native yeasts and careful management of the temperature. The evolution in the cellar favors the moderate use of wood, with a portion of aging in French oak barrels that gives the wine elegance and depth without stealing the fruit's fragrance; the result is a Monthelie Rouge 2020 that surprises with its balance: delicate structure and silky texture, firm but ripe tannins, accompanied by a well-calibrated acidity that supports longevity. On the nose, ripe berries, black cherry, notes of citrus zest, a light spice and a trace of cocoa emerge. On the palate, the texture is refined, with a softness that does not give in to enthusiasm, a savory persistence that invites a second sip and a progressive interpretation of the terroir. The wine occupies a central position in the producer's range: a proposal that enhances Monthelie in the context of the Côte de Beaune, capable of accompanying medium-structured dishes, roast poultry and mushrooms, without being pretentious and remaining faithful to a philosophy of accuracy, purity and temperance. Ultimately, Monthelie Rouge 2020 embodies the personality of Domaine Mikulski and its confidence in a vineyard that tells stories of patience and terroir, a narrative that aligns with the STELT positioning: measured craftsmanship, terroir at the heart, authentic elegance.