Domaine de Montille - AOC Vougeot Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2011

Domaine de Montille is not only one of the greatest Domaines in Burgundy, but one of the greatest Domaines in France. The winemaking is traditional - partial destemming followed by a relatively long maceration period. The wines are aged in oak barriques (20-30% new) and are bottled unfiltered. These are wonderfully elegant, harmonious wines that require at least five years bottle ageing to show at their very best.

Vougeot Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2011 presents very fresh and crunchy aromas are of red fruits (raspberry, strawberry and red currant) with touches of spices (cinnamon and cardamom) and flowers (peony and poppy), especially in wines vinified with whole clusters. Transparency is another important quality of the vintage with the clear expression of the terroirs – more so than in the three prior vintages – with plenty of nuance and detail.