The hill of Corton bridges the divide between the Cote de Nuits and the Cotes de Beaune, and is home to the only red Grand Crus of the Cote de Beaune. The esteemed Grand Cru of Clos du Roi sits mid-slope on the eastern section of the hill.The king of the cellar, this Grand Cru is regal and commanding with a dense structure and dark, brooding fruit. It is an assertive wine that captures the wild, forest-floor complexity of the Corton hill.

Serious collectors understand that Domaine de Montille is more than an estate; it is the philosophical heartbeat of Burgundy. The family’s modern history was famously captured in the documentary Mondovino, where the late, legendary Hubert de Montille stood as the fierce defender of terroir against the "Parkerization" and globalization of wine. Hubert’s unwavering commitment to purity and high-acid, long-lived wines set the stage for his son, Etienne de Montille, who took the helm in the late 90s. Etienne has since masterfully evolved the estate—transitioning to full biodynamic farming while refining the wines' textures to be more supple and aromatic in their youth, without sacrificing their legendary aging potential.

The 2023 vintage at Montille is a masterclass in "terroir transparency." This release is severely limited; we are navigating an allocation landscape of bottles, not cases. Across the globe, these wines are vanishing into private cellars before they ever hit a shelf. For the true Burgundy enthusiast, this represents a rare opportunity to secure a vertical slice of Côte d'Or history from an estate that prioritized soul over scales. 

Critical Acclaim:

94-96 Points, Vinous Media: 

"The 2023 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru is often one of the strongest wines from de Montille, and this is no different. The 60% whole cluster is beautifully integrated into a bouquet of finely poised dark berry fruit with a noticeable marine influence and superb delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, building white pepper and a hint of clove toward the persistent finish. As good as the 2022? Maybe better?"

92-95 Points, Japser Morris (Inside Burgundy)