Domaine de Montille - Pommard 'Les Cras' Red 2023

Grape

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting notes

Refined and deeply territorial, the Domaine de Montille 'Les Cras' Pommard 2023 is a study in Burgundian restraint. Red cherry, raspberry, and a whisper of violet on the nose, grounded by that earthy, mineral undercurrent that marks the lieu-dit's character. The palate is bright and precise, with sandy tannins of uncommon finesse and a saline, mouthwatering finish that lingers with quiet authority. De Montille at their most eloquent.

Expert Rating

Decanter 93/100

This village-level climat is on the far side of Grande Rue in Pommard, at the base of the premier cru band in fairly deep clay soils. The old vines here deliver a classic Pommard style, with aromas of black plum, tobacco, and leather, underpinned with a saline mineral note. The texture is firm, almost hard, but with time, this wine should open to give lovers of Pommard the flavours they love.

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.