Domaine de Montille
Les Champans Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir
2009 | Pinot Noir
Domaine de Montille; Champans 1er Cru
Burgundy; Côte de Beaune, Volnay, France
(92-94; Drink 2024-34+)
90m Decant. Perfection for '09 Volnay.
2009 | Pinot Noir
Domaine de Montille; Champans 1er Cru
Burgundy; Côte de Beaune, Volnay, France
(92-94; Drink 2024-34+)
90m Decant. Perfection for '09 Volnay.
Dinner wine after tasting. Mineral. Leafy. Not a lot of fruit. Lean.
Dinner wine after tasting. Mineral. Leafy. Not a lot of fruit. Lean.
Mar 25th, 2019Elegant, balanced and complex with still prevalent acid. Notes of red cherries, a bit of earth and silky tannins
Elegant, balanced and complex with still prevalent acid. Notes of red cherries, a bit of earth and silky tannins
Apr 6th, 2018Classic, classic, classic. Laser focus, red fruit, Brett, mineral, fresh tannins, old school representation of my favorite burgundy region
Classic, classic, classic. Laser focus, red fruit, Brett, mineral, fresh tannins, old school representation of my favorite burgundy region
1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2013One of my favorite wines, both because it taste great and what they stand for. I just love the strong commitment to a classic conception of balance and place.
One of my favorite wines, both because it taste great and what they stand for. I just love the strong commitment to a classic conception of balance and place.
Dec 15th, 2016A legendary winemaker showing all of his skills. Still ripe but nervous acid; firm tannin but layers of silk. One more in the cellar that will have to wait another five years.
A legendary winemaker showing all of his skills. Still ripe but nervous acid; firm tannin but layers of silk. One more in the cellar that will have to wait another five years.
Jun 3rd, 2015Solid Volnay style .. Tough year and it shows. Muted fruit and limited depth. The 97' showed mature red/black raspberry but a limited finish. Hoped for more, I think it may just be past it's prime.
Solid Volnay style .. Tough year and it shows. Muted fruit and limited depth. The 97' showed mature red/black raspberry but a limited finish. Hoped for more, I think it may just be past it's prime.
Dec 26th, 2014