2022 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Domaine de Montille

• Style: Silken, restrained Grand Cru Burgundy
• Taste: Sour cherry, dark chocolate, rose petals, bright and airy
• Food: Roasted game, braised beef, soft cheeses, mushroom dishes
• Occasion: Quiet dinners, special occasions, cellar worthy
• Serve: Cellar-worthy; 13% ABV, enjoy now or age

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

This Grand Cru breathes with silken lightness and brightness. Sour cherry and dark chocolate rise through rose-petal florals, underpinned by silky tannins that speak to restraint over power. The 2022 vintage delivers uncommon cleanliness in the fruit, with an airy profile suited to years of development ahead.

The Winery — Domaine de Montille

Domaine de Montille stands as one of the Côte d'Or's most storied estates, with nine generations of family stewardship. Etienne de Montille now leads the domaine, continuing a legacy established by his father Hubert, who built the reputation for bottled wines of uncommon character and longevity when peers typically sold to négociants. Returning to Volnay from legal practice, Etienne has expanded the vineyard holdings to comprise 37 hectares scattered across 35 distinct appellations—one of Burgundy's most remarkable collections. The estate committed to organic methods beginning in 1995 and adopted biodynamic principles a decade later. The 2022 Clos de Vougeot reflects this philosophy: hand-picked fruit, one-third whole-bunch fermented, eight months in barrel with 40% new oak, then stainless steel before bottling. Sulfur appears only at the final stage, never during fermentation—purity remains paramount.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Domaine de Montille's silky tannins and airy profile suit both quiet dinners and special occasions with equal grace. Roasted game, duck, braised beef, and soft cheeses are natural companions; the wine's structure handles mushroom dishes and truffle preparations beautifully, while carrying through stews and braises with poise. The 2022 is a masterclass in cool-climate refinement. For those drawn to Pinot Noir at its finest, this represents the apex of what the varietal achieves when power yields to finesse—explore its full range across our broader selection. Admire this house's approach? Discover Domaine de Montille's complete portfolio to understand why Etienne's stewardship has earned such devotion. Within our Medium Bodied Red Wine collection, few Grand Crus rival this wine's ambition and depth. Gift it to a fellow enthusiast or lay it down in your cellar—it's built for a decade and beyond.