Domaine de Montille is a first class Côte de Beaune domaine and one which is producing some of the purest expressions of Pinot Noir to be found in Burgundy today. Hubert de Montille inherited the domaine in 1951. Initially only 2.5 hectares in Volnay, but over the years he acquired further parcels in Volnay, as well as 4 hectares in Pommard.
Today the domaine is still run by Hubert, aided by his son Etienne and his daughter Alix.
Since January 1st, 2002 Etienne de Montille has been responsible for the Domaine du Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet as well. The domaine is 20 hectares in size, producing wines from 20 different appellations. 25% are 'Crus', 25% village wines and 50% are regional wines - both red and white.
Etienne has started a move towards biodynamic practices - chemical 'crop protection' is now gone - he's reduced the obvious oak content, and is now looking to have yields which will be reflected in quality improvements.
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