Domaine de Montille : Volnay 1er cru "Champans" 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for Volnay 1er Cru "Champans" 2023 Domaine de Montille

Color
The wine displays a pale ruby hue highlighted by delicate purple reflections.

Nose
The aromatic profile is particularly refined and floral, led by expressive notes of fresh fruit, with raspberry and red cherry standing out beautifully.

Palate
The palate is silky, fresh, and supple, offering a lively, elegant texture. The finish shines with bright red berry fruit and a subtle touch of oak that will integrate harmoniously over time.

This cuvée pairs beautifully with milk-fed lamb leg. It is also an excellent match for pink or grilled meats, veal rack, duck breast, or a fine roasted poultry.

To fully appreciate Volnay 1er Cru "Champans" 2023, serve at around 61 °F, with decanting for one to two hours in its youth. Thanks to its strong aging potential, this wine can be enjoyed until around 2038.

This wine has an alcohol level of 12.5%. Production for this vintage reaches 5,200 bottles. It has also been praised by the critics, earning a score of 92–95 points from Jasper Morris.

The elegance and freshness of a great Volnay from Domaine de Montille

Founded in the 1730s, Domaine de Montille is a historic estate located in Volnay, in the heart of Burgundy. Now run by Étienne de Montille, the domaine covers about 37 hectares of vineyards. A pioneer in sustainable winegrowing, it has been farmed organically since 1995 and is Ecocert certified, with biodynamic practices in place since 2005. Renowned for its classic style, Domaine de Montille crafts terroir-driven wines with remarkable longevity, combining structure, finesse, and a deep respect for Burgundy's identity.

The "En Champans" climat is one of the largest and most renowned in Volnay. This 0.96-hectare parcel stretches down the full slope and enjoys optimal exposure to the sun. The upper part of the hillside is composed of light brown limestone soils, while the lower section rests on more clay-rich soils with brown and reddish tones.

The 2023 growing season began with a mild winter followed by an excellent spring flowering, promising a generous crop. Summer was marked by alternating warm and cooler periods, drought, and sudden rainfall. Harvest started early on August 31 and continued over two weeks, yielding healthy, abundant fruit that was rigorously selected.

Vinification of Volnay 1er Cru "Champans" 2023 includes 50% whole clusters, a slightly lower proportion than the previous year for the red wines. Aging takes place in French oak barrels, 25% of which are new. This classic approach, true to the domaine's vision, aims to highlight the wine's aromatic expression and deliver a silky texture, while ensuring excellent aging potential.

100% Pinot Noir