2022 Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots, Domaine de Montille

• Style: Bright, mineral-driven white Burgundy
• Taste: Grapefruit and yellow apple with subtle pastry warmth
• Food: Shellfish, buttered fish, creamy chicken, scallops
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar-worthy investment
• Serve: Chilled, 8–10°C; drink now or age 5–7 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A bright, mineral-driven white with grapefruit and yellow apple leading the charge. Beneath sits a whisper of vanilla and pastry warmth from careful oak handling, supported by energetic acidity and a distinctive saline core. The palate feels generous and accessible, yet structured enough to unfold slowly—concentrated stone fruit with the tension and grip that separates premier cru from everyday Chardonnay.

The Winery — Domaine de Montille

One of the Côte d'Or's most storied family estates, now in its ninth generation under Etienne de Montille, who inherited the domain's reputation for estate-bottled, long-lived wines from his late father Hubert. Having trained as a lawyer, Etienne returned to rebuild and expand the domaine into one of the region's most envied vineyard portfolios—37 hectares across 35 separate appellations. An early champion of organic viticulture, he introduced these methods in 1995 and biodynamic practices by 2005, earning Ecocert Bio certification. The tiny Les Aigrots parcel, less than half a hectare of clay, marne and limestone on Beaune's southern slopes, exemplifies this commitment. Grapes were hand-selected and pressed gently, then aged for 12 months in Allier oak (15% new) before finishing in stainless steel to preserve the wine's crystalline freshness. The 2022 vintage captures the premier cru at its finest—bright, poised, and built to drink long.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine that rewards those who favour restraint and tension. Pair it with buttered seafood, scallops, creamy chicken, or mushroom-based dishes where its minerality cuts through richness without strain. Its saline core and energetic acidity make it equally at home with oily fish and shellfish. Serve chilled at 8–10°C; it drinks beautifully now but will unfold gracefully over the next five to seven years, making it an ideal gift for collectors who appreciate structure and longevity. Explore more of what we've curated in France, discover why Chardonnay from this corner of the Côte d'Or continues to reward the patient buyer, and see why Premier Cru whites from this region remain genuinely undervalued.