Domaine de Montille - Puligny-Montrachet white 2019 Magnum

Wine region: Burgundy - France

Grape: Chardonnay (100%)

Tasting notes:

Lemon and lime. This is really elegant, stands up well behind the Meursault Perrières, but more in a lemon-scented style than classic white flowers. Lean, tense, and long finish.

Expert Rating:

93 points Decanter

'The majority of the fruit for this village Puligny is from a section of the Chalumeaux Premier Cru, that was declassified as village when a former owner brought in topsoil from outside the appellation in 1975. The bunches are lightly crushed and gently pressed, before being vinified in mostly old casks. The result has a beautiful, lemony fruit, with hints of flint and beeswax, plus a luxurious texture that splits the difference between opulence and racy finesse. (CC)' (10/2020)

88-90 points Vinous

' The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Village, 80% from a declassified Premier Cru in the lieu-dit of Chalumeaux, has a simple but focused bouquet that just feels a little static compared to some of its peers. The palate shows much more potential, delivering fine acidity, a lovely creamy texture and a vivid, ginger-tinged finish. Once the aromatics awaken (and I think they will), this will be very fine. '(NM) 

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 and Alix de Montille, Hubert's children 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. Etienne and Alix also created a mini trading structure, Maison Deux Montille Soeur Frère.