Domaine de Montille Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021
Domaine de Montille Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
Region: Corton-Charlemagne, Burgundy, France
Vintage: 2021
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: Chardonnay
ABV: 13%
Spring nose of lily flower and honeysuckle. Pearly with a fine acidity, the palate is balanced, tinged with notes of orange peel, white peach and white tea on a finish of rare elegance.
Purchased in 2004, this 1.02 hectares parcel was planted at that time to Pinot Noir under the appellation Corton "Pougets". The south-facing vineyard "Charlemagne" is named after Charlemagne's grandson who gave this vast vineyard to the abbey of Saint Antoche de Saulieu in 775. Here soil is made of yellow marl with light brown clay and small gravel. De Montille decided in 2005 to plant Chardonnay in the higher part of the 35-year-old vineyard. The older portion was ripped out and replanted. 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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