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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.Case 12 x 75cl £428.98
2014 Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots Blanc, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £35.75
Bottle 75cl £72.60
Case of 6 £435.60
TASTING NOTES
2/3 whole cluster and 40% new oak gives it a brightness and perfumed vivacity of red fruit on the nose. On the palate crunchy cranberries come to the fore, the flavours are full and generous, filling the mouth. These are amplified by the substantial tannic structure and balancing acidity. Needs a bit of time to soften, drink from 2023.Armit Wines
more2016 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Thorey, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £72.60
Case 6 x 75cl £435.60
2013 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Thorey, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £72.60
Bottle 75cl £72.60
Case of 6 £435.60
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£151.20
Case of 3 £453.60
2015 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Thorey, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £72.60
Case 6 x 75cl £435.60
Magnum 150cl
Case of 3 £369.60
2014 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Thorey, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £72.60
Double Magnum 300cl £448.40
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£207.20
Case of 3 £621.60
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£105.60
Case of 6 £633.60
TASTING NOTES
Their vineyard doesn’t get as much afternoon sun as some others which helps their Corton Charlemagne retain more freshness. The nose conveys concentrated white fruit hidden by that fresh acidity. Really lovely in the mouth, lots of “matiere” combined with perfectly ripened fruit, great balance and length. Drink from 2022.Armit Wines
more2016 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, Domaine de Montille
Double Magnum 300cl £448.40
Magnum 150cl £151.20
Case of 3 £453.60
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£72.60
Case of 6 £435.60
2015 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Thorey, Domaine de Montille
Magnum 150cl £151.20
Case 6 x 75cl £477.60
2013 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £79.60
Bottle 75cl £80.60
Case of 6 £483.60
TASTING NOTES
Hailing from just north of Mitans, the wine has 1/3 whole cluster from 30-35 year old vines. The fruit is on the darker end of the spectrum showing blackberry and cassis. In the mouth, it is a muscular Volnay with plenty of substance. Very fine tannins, this will just need a bit of time, drink from 2023.Armit Wines
more2016 Volnay 1er Cru les Brouillards, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £80.60
Bottle 75cl £80.60
Case of 6 £483.60
2015 Volnay 1er Cru les Brouillards, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £80.60
Magnum 150cl £161.20
2011 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens, Domaine de Montille
Magnum 150cl £161.20
Bottle 75cl £81.60
Case of 6 £489.60
TASTING NOTES
This vineyard has less iron than most of Pommard, and is 50% down in volume from 2015. The nose shows red fruit with spicy notes. The flavours are of bright red fruit and are very focussed on the palate. Balanced with fine tannins and good acidity, this is more delicate than typical Pommard and should drink from 2020.Armit Wines
more2016 Pommard 1er Cru Les Pézerolles, Domaine de Montille
Bottle 75cl £81.60
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.