TASTING NOTES
Richly vibrant white burgundy, offering characteristic aromas of red apple and grilled nuts, and a creamy texture on the palate cut with some citrus freshness. Lovely balance and length complete this fine expression of the Henri de Villamont style.
FOOD PAIRING
Pasta · Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) · Shellfish · Mild and soft cheese · Cured Meat
PRODUCER
Occupying an impressive nineteenth-century building in Savigny-Lès- Beaune, Henri de Villamont is a medium-sized producer that combines an enviable domaine (they are particularly strong in Chambolle-Musigny) with a meticulously sourced négociant range. The cuverie was updated with the latest equipment less than ten years ago, and underneath there is ample storage for barrels in the beautiful double-height cellar. These features give the winemaker flexibility and precision, resulting in excellent expression of the various terroirs on offer, which include some particularly well-sited vineyards.
VINEYARD
This wine comes from selected vineyards within Montagny, well exposed on clay-limestone soil.
WINERY
The wine was fermented and aged for ten months in 350-litre oak barrels, with twenty-five percent new wood.
PRESS
“Smooth, creamy and round, this ripe wine features appealing spice, toast and delicious fruitiness. It has an attractive layer of tannin along with firm minerality, adding structure, hints of wood and a finely textured character. Bright and fruity at the end, it will be ready from 2016.” – 90 points, Wine Enthusiast, October 2015