The name of Volnay 1er Cru "Mitans" was derived from the word "milieu", which is middle in french as this vineyard is located mid-slope. Like Champans, there is a great diversity of soils and subsoils from one end of this cru to the other. 45-year-old vine average. According to many, Hubert de Montille put Mitans on the map. The Cru is known for its lacy texture and ethereal, feminine charm. This 2023 is a shimmering example of the appellation, offering a persistent, silky finish that lingers long after the last sip.
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.
