Bourgogne Chardonnay Domaine de Montille 2020

Description

Domaine de Montille is a first-class Côte de Beaune domaine and one which is producing some of the purest expressions of Pinot Noir to be found in Burgundy today. The domaine was developed by Hubert de Montille, a prominent Dijon lawyer, who inherited 2.5 hectares of vineyards in Volnay in 1951 and most of the production was sold in bulk to négociants. Over the years he acquired further parcels in Volnay, as well as 4 hectares in Pommard, taking his total holdings to just short of 17 hectares.

Today the domaine is run by his son Etienne. The winemaking is traditional - partial destemming followed by a relatively long maceration period. The wines are aged in oak barriques (20-30% new) and are bottled unfiltered. These are wonderfully elegant, harmonious wines and red wines require at least five years of bottle ageing to show at their very best.

The domaine has recently been considerably extended by purchases of vineyards in Beaune, Corton, and (from 2005) the Cote de Nuits, including some marvellous Vosne-Romanee Les Malconsorts. There are also some fine holdings of white wine vineyards, especially Puligny-Montrachet Les Caillerets.

The 2020 Bourgogne Chardonnay has a light, slightly resinous, malic bouquet. The palate is ripe on the entry with light tropical notes, touches of orange peel and mandarin with a touch of spice on the finish. Fine. Closure: Diam. Neal Martin, Vinous