Domaine de Montille's Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru is a highly respected French wine, renowned for its sophisticated complexity. This chardonnay impresses with its exceptional richness and elegance. It possesses a bright golden hue, hazelnut aromas, and a voluptuous palate, featuring flavours of ripe orchard fruit, toasted bread and buttery vanilla underpinned by invigorating acidity. Maturing for up to 20 years, it beautifully evolves; it's finish is lengthy, leaving an unforgettable taste. An ideal pairing for lobster or rich cream sauces, it truly epitomises luxury. Designed for connoisseurs, it unquestionably stands within the apex of white Burgundy wines.

Tasting Notes

This Corton-Charlemagne is direct and almost masculine. The mouthfeel is powerful, profound, filling and rich yet highly structured. It impresses with its density and its elegance. The finish is persistent and mineral. This requires five to eight years to fully express itself.

About the Winery

Nestled in the heart of Burgundy, Domaine de Montille is a winery cherished for its exceptional wine heritage. The winery, known for its distinguished burgundy wines, is an epitome of craftsmanship, quality and innovation. This revered passion for vinification is imminent in their wines, an experience not easily matched.

Acquired by Hubert de Montille, a prominent wine figure in the 1950s, the estate holds a substantial contribution in the renaissance of Burgundy wines. Domaine de Montille specialises in red and white wines, the red being the dominant product derived from Pinot Noir, and the whites from Chardonnay.

One of the distinctive features of Domaine de Montille is its adherence to organic farming principles and meticulous wine-making processes that respect the natural elements of the grapes. This devotion to organic biodynamics aligns with the estate’s belief that terroir is paramount in producing high-quality wines. The result is expressive and transparent wines, epitomising the perfect marriage of tradition and terroir.

Today, under the stewardship of Hubert’s progeny, Etienne and Alix, the winery stands firm, producing some of the finest wines in the world; Each bottle a testament to the Domaine’s long and venerable wine journey.

While Domaine de Montille remains faithful to the classic style of Burgundy. They also embrace modern wine-making innovations the winery's character is distinct in the ever-evolving wine world. Here, you wouldn't just taste wine' you'll experience the heritage of a name synonymous with prestige in the world of wine.

With each sip of Domaine de Montille, you're privileged to a partake in a legacy, a dream and an unyielding passion for wine.

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