Pommard Premier Cru 'Les Pézerolles', Domaine de Montille, 2023
Pommard Premier Cru 'Les Pézerolles', Domaine de Montille, 2023
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
- Organic
- Biodynamic
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Est. delivery in 2026
The 2023 vintage reflects a year of moderate warmth with consistent sunshine, leading to steady, well-paced ripening. Although temperatures weren’t extreme, the shift to warmer nights and milder days contributed to extended growing periods. This translated into wines that are strikingly fresh, with lower alcohol levels, vivid acidity, and vibrant character—brighter and more approachable compared to recent years.
"With chalky limestone soils, this wine boasts concentrated, dark-fruited aromas transitioning to a lively palate of raspberries and cherries. Bright acidity, integrated tannins, and a clean finish define its structure. Aged in 25% new oak, this cuvée is built for both early pleasure and extended cellaring."
Our note
Both red and white wines achieved impressive yields, the largest ever recorded for the estate, with terroir expression and balance shining through. For reds, comparisons to the 2017 vintage are apt, showcasing elegance and precision. Whites carry their hallmark freshness and minerality, further underscored by the decision to reduce the percentage of new oak due to the larger volumes produced.
Drinking window: 2031 - 2044
What the critics say:
"Fragrant and spicy, the forward plummy fruit aromas of de Montille's Pommard Pézerolles are invitingly moreish. The texture is softer and less angular than Taillepieds; the wine still has grip, but it is the density of fruit that is most striking. The grapes are from two parcels totalling 1.35ha. Three-quarters are from very old vines in Le Clos de Pézerolles, completely fermented as whole clusters; the balance from young vines (Les Plantes), which are destemmed. The combination marries fruit, structure, and density."
"A bright and quite deep purple colour. The bouquet shows black raspberry. The oak shows a little bit more here, though less is used. The fruit is very vigorous at the front of the palate, drier tannins behind. This will take time. Tasted Oct 2024 ****"