One of the biggest changes Etienne implemented in the vineyards was the decision to become organic in 1995 and to fully transition to biodynamics in 2005. While Hubert’s wines were known for their ability to age gracefully but often showed austerity when young, Etienne’s approach has been to create more accessible wines through better vineyard management, reduced yields, the elimination of chemical fertilizers, careful attention to phenolic ri...
As with all good stories, this one takes us on a journey through time. The past, its roots; the present, the new generation; evolution, not revolution... An erudite blend, balanced between tradition and modernity...we dare say it is the continuity of change..
The family's origins can be traced back to the middle of the 17th century at Créancey in the Auxois region, with the Lords of Commeau. Then comes the 18th century. 'The domaine pre-dat...
The Vines / Over the course of 20 years (1985-2005), Domaine de Montille progressively – and naturally – turned to organics and then to biodynamics. Chemical fertilizers, pesticides and synthetic fungicides were completely abandoned so that the soil and vines could return to their more natural state. Today the Domaine claims a complete rupture with traditional agriculture but not to such an extent that they make biodynamics a "religion". In 20...
Domaine de Montille is renowned as one of the finest estates in Burgundy. While the origins of the Domaine date back to around 1730, its modern history began in 1947, when Hubert de Montille started making the domaine’s wines at the age of 17, following the death of his father. Four years later, he took full responsibility for the domaine.
At that time, the domaine consisted of only 2.5 hectares. Hubert had trained as a lawyer and continued...
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