Domaine de Montille, Pommard 1er Cru, Les Pezerolles, 2020

Country: France Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2020  Colour: White  Style: Dry

Producer: Domaine de Montille

Description:

The De Montille family has long been a venerable one in Burgundy, though Domaine de Montille's reputation was properly established in 1947: prominent Dijon lawyer Hubert de Montille inherited 2.5 hectares in Volnay, later adding further parcels in Volnay, Pommard and Puligny. Hubert’s style was famously austere: low alcohol, high tannin and sublime in maturity.

50% whole cluster largely from Hubert's original Clos. Just above 13%. Heady deep purple peppery on the nose blended in with a deep coulis de framboise style fruit. Powerful and ripe fruit once again with physiological elements which are only just ripe. Several of the de Montille reds are showing the paradox of the vintage one which I think will resolve itself positively.

This is intensely floral in character with nuances of rose petal violet and lavender to the subtle spicy red berry fruit scents. There is both excellent precision and verve to the beautifully texture

The 2020 Pommard Les Pezerolles 1er Cru contains 50% whole cluster. It has a well-defined and focused bouquet with blackberry quite sensual with a touch of dried orange peel. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins fleshy and ripe maybe bot quite a well-defined as the best Volnay with a slightly ferrous finish. Fine. Closure: Diam (Drink between 2024-2036)