2023 Beaune 1er Cru Les Sizies, Domaine de Montille

• Style: Silky, mineral-driven Pinot Noir
• Taste: Red cherry, subtle spice, saline backbone, refined tannins
• Food: Roast dinners, braised beef, mushrooms, aged cheeses
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 13% abv, drink now or age to 2030

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Red cherry and subtle spice define the palate, supported by a saline, mineral backbone that speaks to the slope's limestone terroir. The acidity is bracing yet never harsh; the tannins silky and refined. This is restrained, cool-climate Pinot Noir — structured for the table rather than the trophy shelf, a wine that feels alive in the glass.

The Winery — Domaine de Montille

One of the Côte d'Or's most historic estates, now in ninth-generation hands under Etienne de Montille. He inherited this responsibility from his father Hubert, a pioneer of estate-bottling when most producers sold to négociants. Etienne rebuilt and expanded the holdings to 37 hectares across 35 separate appellations, establishing one of the region's most enviable vineyard collections. An early organic advocate, he introduced these principles in 1995 and adopted biodynamic practices in 2005. Under winemaker Brian Sieve, the philosophy remains faithful: minimal intervention, precise fruit sorting, and restrained oak use so the delicate Pinot character stays centre stage. The 2023 vintage, at 13% abv, shows this clarity beautifully.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Beaune Premier Cru commands respect among serious drinkers, and Les Sizies is one of the finest examples we've found. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, braised beef, mushroom dishes, cured meats, or aged Gruyère — it steps forward and sings with each. Drink now through 2030, or lay it down a few years if you have the patience. This is serious, characterful wine that sits comfortably within our France Pinot Noir selection and rewards attention whether you're marking a special evening or building your cellar.