# Domaine de Montille Bourgogne 'Le Clos du Château' (2020)

- **Producer:** Domaine de Montille
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €43
- **Vegan:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 11–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lemon, pear, peach, biscuit, butter, vanilla

## About this wine

Domaine de Montille Bourgogne 'Le Clos du Château' 2020 is a distinguished white wine from Burgundy, France, made exclusively from Chardonnay. Its unique origin is the 'Le Clos du Château,' a walled vineyard situated on the edge of the esteemed Puligny-Montrachet appellation. The de Montille family, with a long-standing reputation for quality and elegance, cultivates this vineyard using certified organic and biodynamic farming methods. The 2020 vintage is noted for its ripe fruit and refreshing acidity, contributing to a wine that offers exceptional character for its regional classification.

## Interesting facts

- The vineyard is a 'clos,' a traditional walled vineyard, adding to its unique character.
- The wine is farmed using biodynamic principles, certified by Ecocert.
- From 2017, wines previously under the Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet label are now marketed as Domaine de Montille.
- The soils are a mix of silt and clay, aiding the vines during dry periods.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and pleasing acidity cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty fish, while its subtle fruit notes complement lighter seafood and poultry. The minerality can enhance the brininess of oysters and shellfish.

## Wine making process

The production of Domaine de Montille Bourgogne 'Le Clos du Château' 2020 begins with grapes from biodynamically farmed vines. After gentle pressing, the Chardonnay must undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in a combination of 228 and 600-litre barrels. The wine is then aged for eleven months in 600-litre barrels with lees stirring, followed by a period in stainless steel vats to preserve freshness. Oak usage is carefully managed, with a low percentage of new barrels (5-20%), ensuring the wine's purity and terroir expression are paramount.