Domaine de Montille - Volnay 1er Cru 'En Champans' Red 2021

Grape

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting notes

The Domaine de Montille Volnay 1er Cru "En Champans" 2021 is a red wine with a seductive bouquet of bright red cherry, white pepper, thyme, and undergrowth notes. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, good depth, and a touch of pepper. It is well-balanced, harmonious, and offers a clean nose of cherry and wild strawberry. The wine is characterized by its airy textures, lovely drinkability, and a focus on pleasure and purity. It is well-defined with crisp acidity and a lively, though not very long, finish. 

Expert Ratings 

Vinous 92/100

Described as having a "very attractive bouquet" with "brambly, red berry fruit, white pepper and sous-bois scents," and a palate that is "medium-bodied with fine depth, crisp and lively." 

More About The Winery

The De Montille family has been a cornerstone of Burgundy for centuries, but the domaine’s reputation was firmly established in 1947, when Hubert de Montille inherited vineyards in Volnay. Hubert’s wines became legendary for their austere, structured style, built for long ageing.

Since the 1990s, Etienne de Montille has led the estate into a new era. Expanding into Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, and beyond, he also integrated the former Château de Puligny-Montrachet holdings, creating one of the most impressive portfolios in the Côte d’Or.

Pioneering organic farming since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005, Domaine de Montille is now admired for wines that are both authentic and generous. The reds are vinified with whole clusters for aromatic depth and finesse, while the whites display precision, minerality, and purity.

Today, Domaine de Montille stands as one of Burgundy’s great names, producing world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that perfectly express their terroirs and continue to captivate collectors worldwide.