2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2045
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Perrieres
Harvest Dates The domaine's 2023 harvest began on 31 August and lasted two weeks
Sites Producer's 0.45 ha parcel in the upper part of Les Perrières
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels, principally 600 L with additional 228 L barrels
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types Predominantly Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details Light settling precedes barrel fermentation. First racking occurs after approximately one year of maturation under wood, followed by 4–6 months in stainless steel. Stated production is 3,100, with no unit given. The vintage header reports 30% new barrels, while the generic winemaking narrative says approximately 5–20% new barrels; these figures conflict within the sheet.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Flint, subtle smoke, balanced palate, substantial extract, fine acidity, impressive depth, bitter lemon and grapefruit finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Perrieres
Soil Limestone rocks
Harvest Dates The domaine's 2022 harvest began during the final week of August
Sites Producer's 0.45 ha parcel in the upper part of Les Perrières
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels, principally 600 L with additional 228 L barrels
Pressing Method Light Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types Predominantly Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Closure Diam
Production Details The grapes were hand-harvested and selected in the vineyard and cellar, lightly pressed pneumatically and lightly settled. First racking followed approximately 12 months under wood, with a further 4–6 months in stainless steel; the importer also reports light fining and filtration. Stated producer-sheet production is 3,000, with no unit supplied. The producer's vintage header reports 30% new barrels while its generic narrative says approximately 5–20%, an internal conflict.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Chalk, fresh almond, mineral, incisive and almost cutting structure, power, exceptional length and toasted notes on the finish
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Perrieres
Sites Producer's 0.45 ha parcel in the upper part of Les Perrières
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels, principally 600 L with additional 228 L barrels
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types Predominantly Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details Light settling precedes barrel fermentation. First racking occurs after approximately one year under wood, followed by 4–6 months in stainless steel. Stated production is 1,210, with no unit given. The vintage header reports 30% new barrels, while the generic winemaking narrative says approximately 5–20%; these figures conflict within the sheet.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Fresh and mineral bouquet; powerful, vivifying and precise palate with lemon and exceptional length
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2023-2050
Classification Meursault Premier Cru
Region Perrieres
Sites Producer's 0.45 ha parcel in the upper part of Les Perrières
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels, principally 600 L with additional 228 L barrels
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types Predominantly Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details Light settling precedes barrel fermentation. First racking occurs after approximately one year under wood, followed by 4–6 months in stainless steel. Stated production is 2,000, with no unit supplied. The vintage header reports 35% new barrels while the generic narrative says approximately 5–20%, an internal conflict. Separately, the producer reports that its 2020 white wines as a group were around pH 3.1–3.2 after malolactic fermentation; this is not presented as an exact measurement of this wine.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Citrus, saline, mineral, smoky and spicy; tension, freshness, richness and depth
Critics Ratings 95
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 1500ml | CHF 983.71Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 1500ml | CHF 843.18Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | CHF 799.94Recorded 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