More about 2020 Francois Carillon Monthelie Blanc The 2020 François Carillon Monthelie Blanc is a distinguished white wine from the Burgundy region of France, specifically from the village of Monthelie. This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, reflecting the characteristic elegance and minerality of the region's terroir. François Carillon, a well-respected producer with a long family history in winemaking, focuses on crafting wines that exhibit precision, balance, and a sense of place. The 2020 vintage of Monthelie Blanc is no exception, offering a profile that combines freshness with a nuanced complexity. In the vineyard, François Carillon employs sustainable and organic farming practices, ensuring that no chemical weed-killers are used. Instead, the estate uses natural-origin products and manual vineyard management techniques such as plowing by horse or tractor and composting vine shoots with horse manure. These practices enhance the health of the soil and vines, contributing to the high quality of the grapes. This commitment to environmentally friendly viticulture is evident in the purity and clarity of the 2020 Monthelie Blanc, which expresses the terroir with remarkable fidelity​​​​. The winemaking process for the 2020 François Carillon Monthelie Blanc involves meticulous attention to detail. After manual harvesting, the grapes undergo a gentle pneumatic pressing followed by fermentation in oak barrels, with a portion of new oak used to add subtle complexity without overwhelming the fruit. The wine is aged on its lees for around twelve months, with occasional stirring to enhance its texture and depth. This careful vinification process results in a wine that is both elegant and richly layered, featuring notes of citrus, white flowers, and a touch of minerality​.