2022 Pommard 1er Cru Les Pézerolles, Domaine de Montille

• Style: Refined, medium-bodied Pinot Noir with supple tannins
• Taste: Dark cherry, bramble, struck-stone minerality, bracing acidity
• Food: Roast beef, lamb, aged charcuterie, mushrooms, game
• Occasion: Gifting, cellar worthy, age 5–7 years
• Serve: 13% ABV, now or cellared, room temperature

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Les Pézerolles surprises with restraint. Dark cherry and bramble emerge first, layered with distinctive struck-stone minerality that speaks to soil and cool-climate precision. On the palate it's generously proportioned yet composed — medium body with supple tannins that won't overwhelm your table. Bracing acidity and vibrant aromatics from the 2022 vintage deliver a wine that moves with refinement rather than muscle, closer to the grace of neighbouring Volnay than the power Pommard usually commands.

The Winery — Domaine de Montille

Founded in the mid-18th century and now in its ninth generation under Etienne de Montille, this family-owned estate rebuilt its reputation on estate-bottled, age-worthy wines when most of Burgundy went to négociants. Etienne, initially trained as a lawyer, inherited the domaine from his father Hubert and invested in expanding the vineyard holdings to 37 hectares across 35 appellations — one of the most enviable parcels in the Côte d'Or. An early advocate of organic farming, he introduced these principles in 1995 and biodynamic practices in 2005. Hand-picked fruit is sorted twice, then vinified with mixed whole-cluster treatment to preserve both fragrance and freshness. Ageing in 30% new oak followed by stainless steel ensures the wine retains its delicate bouquet. The 2022 vintage delivered excellence across Burgundy despite drought and heatwaves; this parcel on sandy limestone soil in the village's heart shows the year's gift of vibrancy and precision.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

At 13% alcohol, this is a wine for the table right now, yet it has the structure to age five to seven years in your cellar. Pair it with roasted beef, lamb, mushroom and truffle dishes, stews, braises, game and venison — or simply with aged charcuterie. An ideal gift for those who appreciate Burgundy's terroir-driven refinement. If you're exploring Pinot Noir, Les Pézerolles sits alongside our Pommard selection as a masterclass in how careful winemaking can refine what many assume is always brawny. Look deeper into our France collection and you'll find this estate's other cuvées equally rewarding.