In Bond Fine Wine. 2013 Domaine de Montille Volnay Taillepieds 1er Cru, Volnay, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 91/100 (ST). Drinking window: 2020–2029. 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) — 91/100 · Vinous, 01/03/2016 · Drink 2020-2029
Bright, dark red. Much riper on the nose than the Beaune Gr'ves but still with a medicinal aspect to the complex aromas of black cherry, crushed rock and flint. Plush, dense, savory wine with excellent purity and lift, conveying strong mineral cut to the raspberry and redcurrant flavors. There's something Vosne-like in this wine's salinity. The slatey finish features suave, well-integrated tannin…