Domaine de Montille Monthelie 2022 SF Chronicle - Past Pick The Sierra Negra takes 12

The Sierra Negra takes 12 years to mature

Refreshing on its own and doubly refreshing in a spritz

Distinct roasted agave flavors balance by fruit

100% Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Cotes de Blancs

Summit Hops

Domaine de Montille Monthelie 2022 SF Chronicle - Past Pick The Sierra Negra takes 12Monthelie is the village tucked behind Volnay and Meursault, often described as the country cousin of those grander neighbors but capable of real elegance in the right hands. Etienne de Montille's holding sits on stony, shallow soils poor in organic matter, and the resulting wine is fine, lifted, and almost feathery in its delicacy. He keeps the whole cluster percentage high here for spice and floral character, and the whole bottle drinks like a mini