Chambolle-Musigny Les Babillères Deux Montille (Maison) 2005

Alix and Etienne de Montille took over the family domaine located in Volnay which their father Hubert made famous. In addition to the family domain, the two brothers and sisters started a trading business: Deux Montille Soeur et Frère. The grapes are very carefully selected, and the winemaking and the élevage are given the same care as the domain. A great recommendation.

Chambolle-Musigny, one of the most acclaimed villages of the Côte de Nuits, is renowned for its fine and delicate Pinot Noir wines. The Les Babillères climat lies on a south-east-facing slope, rooted in shallow clay-limestone soils composed of marl and limestone scree. The grapes are hand-harvested and rigorously sorted, before being transported to the winery where vinification is carried out with precision. The grapes are fully destemmed before traditional alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel vats with native yeasts. Punch-downs and pump-overs allow for the extraction of colour, structure and aromatics while preserving finesse and purity. Vatting lasts around 18 days. The wine is then aged for 16 months in French oak casks, allowing it to gain complexity and depth.
The brilliant and clear ruby hue promises an expressive nose. The nose reveals fresh red fruit aromatics, violet and spice, lifted by delicate toasted oak nuances. On the palate, a silky, elegant attack leads into fine tannins supported by lively acidity, carrying through to a long, persistent finish.