{"product_id":"2023-domaine-de-montille-corton-grand-cru-clos-du-roisomm2603-ddm23cdr-750","title":"2023 Domaine de Montille, Corton Grand Cru \"Clos du Roi\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious collectors understand that Domaine de Montille is more than an estate; it is the philosophical heartbeat of Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The family’s modern history was famously captured in the documentary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMondovino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94-96 Points, Vinous Media: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"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?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92-95 Points, Japser Morris (Inside Burgundy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929319206966,"sku":"SOMM2603-DDM23CDR-750","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedeMontille_CortonGrandCruClosduRoi.png?v=1773790735","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2023-domaine-de-montille-corton-grand-cru-clos-du-roisomm2603-ddm23cdr-750","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}