Domaine de Montille

Volnay, Les Mitans, 1er Cru, 2023

Name: Volnay, Les Mitans, 1er Cru
Brand: Domaine de Montille
Price: 605 GBP

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2023
6x75cl
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£605.00

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Lightly smoky with darker fruits and a cool stony intensity. There's a structure and tension to this, a tight-knit intensity that gives it the impression of being coiled, sprung-loaded. Full of dark cherry and mineral vitality but density and drive. Entirely whole bunch this year. De Montille's vines in Mitans are 55-60 years old; they produce tiny (millerande) berries every year that are highly concentrated. The vineyard's soils are light and shallow with a strong limestone content. The grapes and bunches ripen very well most years so this often is fermented with a lot of whole bunches.

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Critic Reviews

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Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2023 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru, raised in 30% new oak with almost 100% whole cluster, has a rather herbaceous nose that might put off those seeking more fruit-driven Pinots. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, quite herbaceous again, typical de Montille style in a way. Maybe it needs a little more fruit on the finish to balance it all out.

drinking window 2027 - 2040

date of review 01/2025

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