2022 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey, Domaine de Montille

• Style: Silken, structured Burgundy
• Taste: Peony and wild berries with earthy minerality, velvety tannins
• Food: Roast game, braised beef, mushroom dishes, aged cheese
• Occasion: Cellar worthy, gifting, special dinners
• Serve: 13% ABV, now through 2032

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

This is refined restraint rather than power. Peony and wild berry aromatics emerge first, backed by earthy minerality drawn from limestone and marl soils. Medium body carries velvety tannins through to a long, structured finish. At 13% alcohol and built on two-thirds whole-bunch fermentation, it drinks with the subtlety of place—no excess oak intrudes (just 40% new barrels), allowing the vineyard's character to speak clearly.

The Winery — Domaine de Montille

One of the Côte d'Or's most historic estates, now in its ninth generation under Etienne de Montille. His father Hubert spent 50 years building its reputation for long-lived, characterful wines bottled at source when most neighbours sold to négociants. Etienne inherited that philosophy and expanded dramatically, acquiring 37 hectares across 35 separate appellations—one of the region's most enviable vineyard portfolios. An early advocate for organic viticulture, he introduced these principles in 1995 and adopted biodynamic practices by 2005, earning Ecocert Bio certification. The Aux Thorey parcel, just 0.73 hectares in the northern sector closest to Vosne-Romanée, exemplifies this commitment: the 2022 vintage, marked by late-summer heat and ideal harvest conditions in the final week of August, delivered fruit of exceptional health and balance that required barely two spray applications all season.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

The lean, savoury profile pairs beautifully with roasted game birds, braised beef, mushroom and truffle dishes, stews, and aged cheeses—Burgundy's classic pairings. It's also vegan-friendly. This wine sits among the finest examples of Pinot Noir in the Nuits-Saint-Georges portfolio and shares shelf space with the best of our France selection. Drink now through 2032, though it rewards patience and will develop gracefully in a cool cellar. A gift-worthy bottle for anyone who values place and purity over extraction.