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DOMAINE DE MONTILLE
Domaine de Montille is one of Burgundy’s greatest estates. The wines are made for ageing but in recent years, since Hubert’s son Etienne has taken over, the domaine has moved towards expressing greater aromatic potential in the wines. Recent purchases at the domaine have increased the number of wines which make for a serious and detailed overview of the region.Domaine de Montille is one of Burgundy’s greatest estates. The wines are made for ageing but in recent years, since Hubert’s son Etienne has taken over, the domaine has moved towards expressing greater aromatic potential in the wines. Recent purchases at the domaine have increased the number of wines which make for a serious and detailed overview of the region.
The Domaine has moved progressively towards organic and now biodynamic methods working in closer harmony with nature. The approach in the cellar remains traditional though in the last few years, since Hubert’s son Étienne took over the reins, there has been a focus on bringing greater aromatic expression to the red wines. The wines still benefit from ageing and develop an abundance of complexity as they mature.
In recent years, purchases in Beaune, Corton and the Côte de Nuits have significantly extended the vineyard holdings.
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2014 Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £29.50
2014 Beaune 1er Cru Les Perrières, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £40.00
2014 Bourgogne Rouge, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £29.50
2014 Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots Blanc, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £38.10
2014 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £51.60
2011 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £43.10
2014 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Thorey, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £58.60
2014 Pommard 1er Cru Les Pézerolles, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £68.60
2014 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £99.60
Case 6 x 75cl £309.60
Bottle 75cl
Case of 12 £353.98
2014 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £51.60
Case 6 x 75cl £315.60
TASTING NOTES
This is a delightful, textured Nuits that appeals with its charm and fragrance rather than its grip and muscle. In 2012, there is of course an extra degree of concentration but the fruit still has a certain plushness, red in tone with accompanying spice and never ponderous or heavy. Drink from 2017.
more2012 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Thorey, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £52.60
Case 6 x 75cl £351.60
Magnum 150cl
Case of 3 £369.60
2014 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Thorey, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £58.60
Bottle 75cl £29.50
Case of 12 £353.98
2014 Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £29.50
Case 12 x 75cl £353.98
Bottle 75cl
Case of 6 £309.60
2014 Bourgogne Rouge, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £29.50
Case 3 x 150cl £369.60
Bottle 75cl
Case of 6 £351.60
2014 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Thorey, Domaine de Montille
Magnum 150cl £123.20
Case 12 x 75cl £391.18
TASTING NOTES
From a 0.44ha holding, high up on the slopes above Beaune. This is undeniable evidence of the quality of whites in Beaune when in the right hands. Ample stonefruits on the nose usher in a wine of great amiability, with a solid core of fruit on the palate again reflecting the generosity of the vintage. Then there is a transition...
more2009 Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots Blanc, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £32.60
Case 6 x 75cl £411.60
2014 Pommard 1er Cru Les Pézerolles, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £68.60
Case 6 x 75cl £417.60
TASTING NOTES
Pézerolles was another vineyard that was hit hard by the hail and the resulting wine has far more punch and masculinity to it than is habitually the case. There are lovely liquorice notes alongside the pepper but less perfume and fragrance than in the past. A fine, soothing baritone rather than a sprightly young tenor. Drink from 2017.
more2012 Pommard 1er Cru Les Pézerolles, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £69.60
Case 12 x 75cl £451.18
TASTING NOTES
This is a powerful, stirring wine, ripe and rounded in character. The exposure of the vineyard renders the decision on timing of harvest particularly important here and the retention of good balancing acidity suggests the team got this spot on. No new oak is used at all on this wine in an attempt to keep things as taut and pure...
more2012 Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots Blanc, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £37.60
