Etienne de Montille personifies the Domaine de Montille, the celebrated estate in Volnay whose origins date back to the 1750s. The renown of the family name is of course due to Hubert de Montille, Etienne’s father, who rebuilt the estate from scratch starting in 1947, the vintage in which he first understood that he would only produce wines he loved “and not those of others”. That passion for the Burgundian identity and the distinctiveness of terroirs would be passed on to his son, Etienne de Montille. After initially studying to become a lawyer –as family tradition demanded – the lure of the exotic would finally get the better of him, taking him all the way to San Francisco where worked at a number of odd jobs, including bartender at Chez Panisse. Yet it was this time abroad that finally made him realise how fortunate he really was, and that his destiny was to return to the family estate. Since taking charge of vinification in 1990 and becoming co-manager in 1995, Etienne has proved himself a worthy successor, converting the estate to organic and then biodynamic farming in 2005. Without question, the same ideals upheld by his father before him are today what guides Etienne: authenticity, aromatic purity and elegance.
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Very clean nose of cherry and wild strawberry. Palate: good balance, supple tannins, big structure, amarena finish and a mineral touch.
Organic or biodynamic wine
Full aromas of jammy cherry, strawberry and raspberry, hint of vanilla in the background. Full in the mouth, round, beautiful structure, long finish.
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A pure and floral nose carried by notes of sandalwood, anise, herbal teas, but also red and black cherry. Palate: take it in and wait, it will be a marvel in a few years!
Organic or biodynamic wine
On notes of cherry and wild strawberry, and a hint of rosebuds... Palate: straightforward, lots of tension, fine tannins, mineral finish.
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Fragrant nose carried by notes of orange blossom, nougat, rose water... Concentrated mouth, fine acidity, magnificent balance.
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Complex nose carried by notes of orange peel, yuzu, lemon cream, dry apricot, chalky touch... Powerful and dense palate, ample and rich, extra long finish. Be patient, the wine will need a few years to fully express itself.
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A few words from the estate: "Seductive bouquet with bright red cherry, white pepper, thyme and undergrowth scent. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, admirable depth and evanescent peppery notes."
Organic or biodynamic wine
A cuvée of great finesse and complexity. Ripe red fruit, black cherry, maquis, subtle woody notes. The palate is also very fruity, juicy and concentrated, with a long, unctuous finish. A favorite during the tasting.
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