Domaine de Montille Beaune Les Sizies 1er Cru 2020
Domaine de Montille Beaune Les Sizies 1er Cru
Region: Beaune, Burgundy, France
Vintage: 2020
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: Pinot Noir
ABV: 13%
On the nose, the Beaune 1er Cru Les Sizies has aromas of cherries, smoked meats and forest floor. On the palate, it is medium to full bodied, with a succulent core of fruit that's framed by supple tannins.
The 1er Cru of "Taillepieds" takes its name from its steep slope and the sharp stones on which the winegrowers "cut their feet" when working. De-Montille's 1.51 hectare parcel is located on a south-east facing mid-slope. Vines are 80 years old and planted on light brown clay soil with lots of gravel stones. This is another "Grand Premier Cru" for De Montille. "Taillepieds" has great potential of ageing. The Domaine has practised organic viticulture since 1995 and was certified organic in 2012. Since 2005 it has also converted to biodynamic viticulture.
Founded in the mid-18th century, this family-owned estate is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or, with ninth generation Etienne de Montille now at its helm. Etienne inherited this responsibility from his late father, Hubert, who took over the domaine when it had shrunk from 12 to just 2.5 hectares. Previously, the family had sold off vineyards in Musigny, Bonnes Mares and Chambolle-Musigny. Hubert’s tenure lasted a staggering 50 years. While 90% of the region’s production was sold to négociants, he gained fame for his estate-bottled, long-lived and characterful wines.
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