In Bond Fine Wine. 2012 Domaine de Montille Corton Clos du Roi, Corton, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Drinking window: 2022–2037. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Domaine de Montille is one of Burgundy's great classical estates. Founded in Volnay in 1730, Domaine de Montille's modern reputation was shaped by Hubert de Montille who took over in 1947 and became one of Burgundy's most influential advocates of terroir-driven winemaking. His son Etienne joined in 1983, expanding the estate and converting organic and biodynamic viticulture. Volnay is the heart of the domaine: structured Taillepieds, richer Champans and fragrant, more accessible Mitans. Named after Hubert's wife, the prestigious 1er Cru Cuvee Christiane is produced from a tiny parcels of Malconsorts immediately adjoining La Tache (Grand Cru).
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 92/100 · Vinous, 2014-01-01
Good bright red. Spicy red cherry and sexy soil tones on the nose. Penetrating, stylish wine with terrific vinosity to its red fruit and crushed stone flavors. Finishes with lovely length and slowly mounting complexity. This will need several years of bottle aging to blossom in bottle.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 93–96/100 · Vinous.com, 2014-01-01 · Drink 2022-2037
The 2012 Corton Clos du Roi is a model of delicacy and finesse. Dark raspberries, wild flowers and savory herbs all meld together gracefully in a wine that is all about transparency, nuance and detail. Texture and a total sense of polish are some of the signatures that are impossible to miss. Dried herbs, crushed flowers and anise are all woven together nicely through to the finish. Etienne de Mo…