2022 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières, Domaine de Montille

• Style: Mineral, citrus-driven premier cru white Burgundy
• Taste: Citrus oil, white flowers, textural richness, vivid mineral freshness
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, roasted chicken, goat cheese, mushroom
• Occasion: Gifting, cellar worthy, special occasion
• Serve: Now or age; 12.5% ABV, medium-full body

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A pristine white Burgundy of clarity and presence. The nose opens with citrus oil and green orchard fruit, white flowers adding refinement. On the palate, textural richness layers beneath vivid mineral freshness, with a long, clean finish. Bright, restraint-driven Chardonnay that reveals true depth — nothing like the buttery, oak-dominated versions of past decades. At 12.5% alcohol and medium-full in body, it drinks with understated authority and will reward cellaring.

The Winery — Domaine de Montille

One of the Côte d'Or's most historic estates, now in ninth-generation hands under Etienne de Montille. His father Hubert famously championed estate-bottled, long-lived wines when most producers sold to négociants. Etienne rebuilt and expanded the domaine to 37 hectares across 35 appellations — one of the region's most enviable holdings. An early organic advocate, he introduced these practices in 1995 and biodynamic methods in 2005. The 2022 vintage benefited from a cool season; August rains sustained the vines through four heatwaves, bringing perfect balance and health at late-August harvest. Hand-picked fruit fermented in a mix of 600-litre and smaller oak vessels (30% new), then transferred to stainless steel to preserve brightness. Certified organic, vegetarian and vegan.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

The 0.52-hectare parcel at Les Folatières sits at the heart of the cru, with pedigree reflected in every glass. Pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, scallops, crab and soft goat cheese; also works with white fish, mushroom and truffle dishes, pasta and risotto. Drinks superbly now but has the structure to age gracefully — a wine worthy of gifting or building your cellar around. Discover how consistently this estate delivers character by exploring our Puligny-Montrachet and broader France selection.