"The 2023 Chardonnay de Montille Estate is a wine of striking textural intensity and inner tension. Phenolic bitterness and intense minerality lend a sense of cut. This is far more about pithy, citrusy grip and texture than fruit, but it is decidedly compelling. This is all terroir." Vinous 94VM
When two of France’s most storied producers unite to create world class wines that rival their homegrown bottlings, the wine world takes notice. Burgundy's Étienne de Montille and Rodolphe Péters of Champagne house, Pierre Peters, settled on the Santa Rita Hills due to its cool climate and highly varied soils. Initially they partnered with Justin Willett (Native9, Tyler) to be their onsite co-producer, but after he purchased Fiddlestix Vyd, they realized that a full-time, ‘in-house’ producer was needed, and pried Ryan Hannaford away from Oregon’s Evening Land and Patricia Green vineyards.
Vintage2023 VarietalChardonnay AppellationSta. Rita Hills VineyardDe Montille Vineyard Alcohol13.00% Volume750 ml
