By: AJ McClellan
Owner Etienne de Montille and his great lineup of Burgs
It was a pleasure to have Etienne de Montille, owner of Domaine de Montille wines, in to taste us on his exquisite lineup of Burgundies. Burgundy is one of those regions that you can easily sink a fortune into looking for great wines. Well Domaine de Montille is your answer, not only are they affordable but they are of a quality that is difficult to find in many of the region’s top producers.
2007 Domaine de Montille Beaune 1er Les Sizies - Light on the nose with bright cherries and notes of hay and light leather. Hints of spice on the palate with light cinnamon on the back end. Light and quaffable with easy going acids and light tannins. Great everyday drinker.
2008 Domaine de Montille NSG Aux Saints Juliens – More full in body with intense spice on the nose. The wine was a little hot on the nose but after a few minutes in the glass the heat blew off. Very pleasant on the palate with great elegance and finesse. Red and black cherries with a nice light earth aroma on the back end. There was a touch of brown steminess adding complexity on the palate. Long elegant finish.
2007 Domaine de Montille Volnay 1er les Champans – Even more power but retaining a brilliant elegance and lightness. Nuances of dark chocolate on the nose with blackberries and jammy cherries backed by cherry pith and hints of red and black liquorish. The palate was bold and chewy with a great depth and complexity. Floral notes of red and light purple spring flowers with juicy bright fruits and notes of dusty earth coat the mouth and leaving you with a long elegant finish. A wine with great aging potential.
2007 Domaine de Montille Pommard 1er Les Pezerolles - Candied cherry with a note of cola immediately jump from the glass. The nose is thick and complex showing heavy notes of ripe red fruit and blooming summer flowers. Great floral notes of red rose pedals backed by watermelon bubblegum. The palate is broad and complex with a deft elegance such as a ballet dancer executing a perfect fouettes. Brilliant notes of clean forest floor and apple pie spice with a long finish of red chewy fruit and hints of watermelon. Excellent balance with bright acidity. This wine drinks like a fine silk sheet blowing in the wind, allowing a soft touch that fades in and out brushing your palate and exciting the taste buds. 15-20 years easily
2007 Domaine de Montille Auxey Duresses – Spicy lemon with a hint of lime zest on the nose. Big limestone minerality with a backing of bubbleyum. Ripe peaches on the palate with slate and crumbled white rock. A little hot on the nose. Chewy green apple bubblegum on the palate with lively acidity. Long finish of toast. Quaffable everyday drinker.
2007 Domaine de Montille Meursault les Grands Charrons - Very tropical nose with star fruit and banana peel backed by a nice toast and great minerality. Very exotic palate with tropical fruits and a handful of spices. Magnificent balance with a great finish.
If you are interested in any of the above wines please let us know