2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2029–2036
Classification Beaune 1er Cru
Region Les Greves
Soil Friable rocks and fine scree associated with clay
Fermentation Vessels Mainly large wooden vats
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Barrel Size 228
Production Details The parcel covers 1.26 ha; production is listed as 6,500 without a stated unit; 50% of the fruit was vinified as whole clusters. The domaine reports organic viticulture since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005. The estate-wide 2023 harvest began on 31 August and lasted two weeks; this is not presented as the exact picking window for Les Grèves. Jasper Morris rated the release 91–93 points.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Light, luminous purple; delicately perfumed; ripe, vibrant raspberry; generous palate; energetic, with gravelly tannins and measured acidity providing balance and length
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Beaune 1er Cru
Region Les Greves
Soil Friable rocks and fine scree associated with clay
Fermentation Vessels Mainly large wooden vats
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Barrel Size 228
Production Details The parcel covers 1.26 ha; production is listed as 6,000 without a stated unit; 33% whole-cluster vinification. The domaine reports organic viticulture since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005. The estate-wide 2022 harvest began during the last week of August; this is not asserted as the exact Les Grèves picking date.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Raspberry-led nose; fleshy palate; prominent tannins; structured, with good acidity and a crunchy quality contributed by whole-cluster vinification
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Beaune 1er Cru
Region Les Greves
Soil Friable rocks and fine scree associated with clay
Fermentation Vessels Mainly large wooden vats
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Barrel Size 228
Production Details The parcel covers 1.26 ha; production is listed as 3,500 without a stated unit; 25% whole-cluster vinification. The domaine reports organic viticulture since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Blackberry-led nose with a touch of tobacco; pronounced tannic structure and attractive acidity
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2025–2050
Classification Beaune 1er Cru
Region Les Greves
Soil Friable rocks and fine scree associated with clay
Fermentation Vessels Mainly large wooden vats
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Barrel Size 228
Production Details The parcel covers 1.26 ha; production is listed as 4,100 without a stated unit; 33% whole-cluster vinification. The domaine reports organic viticulture since 1995 and biodynamic practices since 2005.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Deep, dark colour; cassis and plum-led fruit; floral and pepper notes; full-bodied, with supple tannins, firm acidity, energy, extraction and length
Critics Ratings 94
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | CHF 789.13Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2016 / 750ml | CHF 1,048.57Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | CHF 577.25Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Rue du Pied de la Vallée 21, 21190 Volnay, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 39 14
Email
Owner
Etienne de Montille
Cellarmaster
Brian Sieve