2022 Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières, Domaine de Montille

• Style: Mineral-driven Premier Cru Chardonnay
• Taste: Citrus, white flowers, chalky stone minerality, crisp acidity
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, roasted chicken, creamy cheeses, risotto
• Occasion: Gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 13% ABV, chilled; structured and alive

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Citrus brightness and white flowers dominate the nose, with a chalky stone minerality that frames every sip. On the palate, the wine cuts clean and sharp—a cresp mid-weight body that carries remarkable tension and poise without heaviness. The limestone bedrock sings loudest in youth, and the 2022 vintage's ripe, healthy fruit has been tempered by crisp mid-August rain, preserving the acidity and mineral snap that make this site legendary. This is how premier cru Chardonnay should taste: structured but alive.

The Winery — Domaine de Montille

One of the Côte d'Or's most historic family estates, now in its ninth generation under Etienne de Montille. The domaine boasts 37 hectares across 35 separate appellations, making it one of the region's most enviable vineyard holdings. Etienne inherited this responsibility from his late father, Hubert, whose 50-year tenure built the reputation for estate-bottled, long-lived and characterful wines that defined the house. Though the region's producers typically sold to négociants, Hubert chose a different path. Etienne was an early advocate of organic farming, introducing these principles in 1995 and biodynamic certification in 2005—the respect for the vineyard runs deep here. This parcel, acquired in 2012 from Château de Puligny-Montrachet, sits in the upper Perrières vineyard, a modest 0.45-hectare site ringed by ancient quarries. Hand-selection and pneumatic pressing extracted the must with gentleness; fermentation occurred in a mix of 600- and 228-litre oak barrels with just 30% new wood. Twelve months' barrel ageing followed by secondary rest in stainless steel preserves freshness over oak dominance.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve this alongside grilled or broiled fish, lobster, roasted chicken, or soft cheeses like Brie. The acidity and mineral drive cut through butter sauces and creamy risottos with equal ease. This wine carries vegetarian, vegan and organic credentials, making it a considered choice for any table. If you're seeking genuine depth among Meursault's premier crus, or exploring what the finest Chardonnay from France can offer, this sits at the heart of what we've selected. The wine's structured elegance and cellar-worthy profile make it equally at home as a gift for the serious collector or as a bottle to lay down and revisit in five to ten years.