Domaine de Montille - Pommard 1er Cru - 'Les Rugiens Bas' - red - 2021

Wine Region: Burgundy - France

Grape: Pinot Noir (100%)

Tasting notes:

A seductive nose of blood orange, red fruits and undergrowth. A vibrant and powerful mouth, never excessive. A precise and very long wine that will cross the decades with majesty.

Expert Rating:

Tim Akin 95/ 100

Jasper Morris 90-93/ 100

Burghound 91-94/ 100

Decanter 93/ 100

Vinous 92-94/ 100

About the winery:

After being founded in the 1750s, in the mid-18th century, the Domaine de Montille century extended over 12 hectares. The family's financial problems meant that Etienne de Montille, the manager at that time, had to abandon certain parcels of land and focus on 3 hectares, mainly in Volnay. With the arrival of Hubert de Montille, Etienne's grandson, the domaine took off in another direction. Like his father, Hubert was a lawyer, however he would go on to lead a double life as a wine grower and a lawyer. He decided to produce his own wines from A to Z. Within a few decades, he would become one of the finest examples in the region, perfectly expressing the terroir of each climat with pure and elegant wines.

Today, the domaine is managed by Etienne de Montille, Hubert's son who also were originally steered towards a legal career. The domaine now has 20 hectares of vines, including 15 of grand and premier crus, on the best climats of Burgundy, in white and red! Domaine de Montille now produces its wines using biodynamic methodology, perpetuating the tradition of innovation and excellence introduced by Hubert de Montille.