2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Drink in one year or wait 3–5 years. The producer's general guidance says the wine may develop for 15–20 years depending on the vintage and cellar.
Region Les Montots
Orientation South-Facing
Production Details The vineyard is on a fairly steep, south-facing slope. The producer describes the 2024 wine as reflecting barrel ageing and 60% whole bunches, without specifying the barrel size or ageing duration. Recommended service is around 64°F.
Tasting Notes Serious and balanced, with rich but not excessive substance, stone-fruit aromas, solid high-quality tannins, an ample character, bright fruit and acidity leading to a mineral finish.
Food Pairing Red meat or game; many cheeses, while avoiding soft cheeses such as Camembert, Brie and Vacherin.
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Drink within 5–10 years.
Region Les Montots
Orientation South-Facing
Production Details The vineyard is on a fairly steep, south-facing slope and is planted with a selection of Pinot Noir vines from Nuits-Saint-Georges chosen for aromatic qualities and moderate yield. Recommended service is around 64°F.
Tasting Notes Ripe ruby color; spicy notes, black fruit, leather and a light sappy note; energetic, luscious and seductive palate with persistent tannins and a peppery, fruity grain; deeply colored, ripe, racy and silky.
Food Pairing Red meat or game; many cheeses, while avoiding soft cheeses such as Camembert, Brie and Vacherin.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Requires a few years before drinking so that the Pinot Noir fruit and terroir expression can integrate.
Region Les Montots
Production Details The producer states that organic and biodynamic methods were applied in its vineyards throughout 2022.
Tasting Notes Dense red-fruit aromas, powerful tannins softened by discreet oak, and a salivating texture that is both supple and juicy; the components require time to harmonize.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Drink within 5–10 years.
Region Les Montots
Tasting Notes Floral black-fruit nose; energetic and fresh palate with present, thick tannins framing ripe, peppery fruit; deeply colored and ripe, with a comparatively severe terroir character.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
2, rue de la Fontaine, 71150 Bouzeron, France
Phone
+33 3 85 91 20 50
Email
Owner
Aubert de Villaine &
Pamela de Villaine
Pamela de Villaine
Cellarmaster
Pierre de Benoist