About Domaine de Montille
Hubert de Montille was a Dijon lawyer who made wine on the side and became known for refusing to soften it, picking for freshness and chaptalising less than his neighbors when both were common practice. His son Étienne took over in the 1990s, converted the vineyards to organic farming and expanded well beyond the original Volnay base. The estate now covers Volnay premier crus Taillepieds, Champans and Les Mitans, Pommard Rugiens and Pézerolles, grand cru parcels in Corton and Clos de Vougeot, and whites from Puligny-Montrachet and Corton-Charlemagne. Étienne's sister Alix runs the white wine side.
Volnay and Pommard sit side by side in the Côte de Beaune and make opposite kinds of wine. Our Burgundy Wines and Grand Cru Wines pages cover the neighboring estates, and Pinot Noir follows the grape further afield.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Domaine de Montille known for?
Volnay, above all the premier cru Taillepieds, and Pommard Rugiens. The house style is firmer and less generous in youth than most of the Côte de Beaune, which is exactly why the wines last.
Is Domaine de Montille organic?
Yes. Étienne de Montille began converting the vineyards in the mid-1990s and the estate has farmed organically since, with biodynamic practices in parts of the holding.
Who runs Domaine de Montille?
Étienne de Montille, who succeeded his father Hubert, with his sister Alix responsible for the whites. Hubert de Montille, who died in 2014, was one of the growers profiled in the documentary Mondovino.
How long do Montille wines age?
Longer than most of the Côte de Beaune. The Volnay and Pommard premier crus generally want ten years and run past twenty. Older bottles from Hubert's era are famously slow and can still be closed at fifteen.