Domaine de Montille Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey 2017

Domaine de Montille Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey 

Region: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France

Vintage: 2017

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Pinot Noir

ABV: 13%

A more elegant, cooler and spicier nose reflects notes of the pretty essence of red currant, rose petal and a floral top note. The elegance continues on the palate of the nicely textured and quite punchy flavors that exude evident minerality on the sneaky long and moderately structured finish

Aux Thorey is stituated in the north, next to "Chaignots" on the way to Vosne-Romanee. De Montille owns 0.73 hectare in the part of the cru that is closest to Vosne-Romanee. Soil here is mostly limestone and marl.

Founded in the mid-18th century, this family-owned estate is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or, with ninth generation Etienne de Montille now at its helm. Etienne inherited this responsibility from his late father, Hubert, who took over the domaine when it had shrunk from 12 to just 2.5 hectares. Previously, the family had sold off vineyards in Musigny, Bonnes Mares and Chambolle-Musigny. Hubert’s tenure lasted a staggering 50 years. While 90% of the region’s production was sold to négociants, he gained fame for his estate-bottled, long-lived and characterful wines.

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