Maison De Montille, Chablis Premier Cru 'Les Fourchaumes', Domaine de Montille 2022 vs Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2021
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Maison De Montille, Chablis Premier Cru 'Les Fourchaumes', Domaine de Montille 2022 currently starts £0.59 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £58.40 | £58.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine de Montille | Paul Hobbs |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Region | Burgundy | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Maison De Montille, Chablis Premier Cru 'Les Fourchaumes', Domaine de Montille 2022
Domaine de Montille is one of Burgundy’s most revered estates and this burgeoning family property is very much at the top of its game, producing wines of exceptional quality: scintillating, proper Burgundies, unusually across both reds and whites. Features as one of the Top 10 Côte de Beaune Red Wine Producers and Top 10 Côte de Beaune White Wine Producers in Tim Atkin's Burgundy 2022 Special Report. Self-confessed ‘acid freak’ Brian Sieve was especially careful with battonage and lees-stirring of the Chardonnays in 2022, to maintain freshness and verve, noting that it was not a high acid vintage. A little less new oak (not that there is ever more than just enough) and whole bunches in the reds than in the previous solar vintages, plus the gentler acid profile means the wines have a charm and immediacy to rival any vintage we’ve tasted from the domaine.
Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2021
Raised on a farm on the east coast of the United States, Paul Hobbs grew up in a teetotal household—yet his first sip of wine was Château d’Yquem. Initially on track to become a doctor, he turned to winemaking with a scientific precision that has shaped his career. Forbes dubbed him the “Steve Jobs of Wine” , reflecting his reputation as a perfectionist innovator. Notably, Paul was ahead of his time in championing low-intervention methods: since the late 1980s he has worked with wild yeast fermentations and organic vineyard practices, decades before they were fashionable. With multiple 100-point wines to his name, his style is consistently defined by elegance, finesse, and a lightness of touch across all his ranges. Winemaking Hand-harvested at night while still cool, whole clusters are pressed immediately on arrival at the winery. Fermentation is carried out in barrel with indigenous yeasts, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures sur lie in French oak barrels for 12–15 months, with 36% new oak, adding complexity and depth. Tasting Note A pearlescent pale straw colour in the glass. Aromas unfold with layers of citrus peel and crisp Asian pear, leading into juicy apple and tropical fruit. Gardenia notes weave through to the palate, where hints of brioche and cream are balanced by a vein of savoury minerality. The finish is clean, crisp, and beautifully integrated. Viticulture Fruit is sourced from carefully selected vineyards in prime Napa Valley appellations. Yields are tightly managed to achieve concentration and balance, and harvesting is done entirely by hand to ensure pristine fruit quality. Paul Hobbs’ organic vineyard management and hands-off approach express both terroir and purity. Food Matching An excellent partner for Gruyère cheese or pan-seared scallops with soft herbs. Technical Details Variety : 100% Chardonnay Oak Ageing : 12–15 months in French oak (36% new) % Wine Oaked : 100%
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