Chablis Grand Cru 'Les Preuses', Maison de Montille 2018 vs Maison De Montille, Chablis Grand Cru, Preuses, Domaine de Montille 2019
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Maison De Montille, Chablis Grand Cru, Preuses, Domaine de Montille 2019 currently starts £0.80 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £74.40 | £73.60 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine de Montille | Domaine de Montille |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Chablis Grand Cru 'Les Preuses', Maison de Montille 2018
Working with organically farmed vineyards and a philosophy of minimal intervention, our friends at de Montille focus on expressing the purity and precision of Chablis’ famed Kimmeridgian soils. The Les Preuses, one of the appellation’s seven Grand Crus, is often regarded as the most elegant of the group, prized for its combination of power, refinement and remarkable ageing potential. The warm and generous 2018 vintage has produced a wine of impressive depth, yet one that retains the freshness and mineral definition that make great Chablis so compelling. Careful élevage, with only a subtle influence from oak, allows the vineyard’s character to remain front and centre. Richer than many cooler-vintage Chablis, yet unmistakably Grand Cru in its poise and precision, this is a superb expression of one of the region’s finest terroirs.
Maison De Montille, Chablis Grand Cru, Preuses, Domaine de Montille 2019
We can’t think of another address in Burgundy that has such strength in its domaine whites and Cote de Beaune reds (and the highly sought after Vosne Romanée ‘Malconsorts’ cherry on top) and we are delighted to carry a good selection from across their portfolio. Brian is rightly pleased with the domaine’s wines again this year commenting on a good balance of acidity and alcohol but adding a note of caution about climate change: 2019 was one of the driest vintages on record and he suggests Burgundy is in “ in a window right now. Pinot Noir is a delicate variety and we need more water and less sun ”. Overall he preferred slightly fewer whole bunches and less new oak than 2018. Etienne adds that 2019 has a “ classic textural character ” and was “ a consensual vintage – everyone could make the style of wine they wanted, unlike the last three vintages, here there is something for everyone ”. The latter is certainly true here at de Montille with chiselled, polished reds and racy but juicy whites. Once again Beaune 1er Cru (both colours) continues to over-perform and offer exceptional value.
Prices and availability reflect the latest tracked merchant checks and may change before checkout.