Domaine de Montille

Founded many generations ago near the village of Volnay in the Côte de Beaune, the domaine remained a relatively small vineyard holding until Hubert de Montille inherited it in 1947. He was the first in the family to focus seriously on making and bottling his own wines rather than selling grapes to négociants, gradually building the estate’s reputation for elegant, terroir‑driven Burgundies.

Today Domaine de Montille is run by the ninth generation, primarily Étienne de Montille (with his sister Alix playing a major role, especially with whites and related projects). The estate now comprises roughly 35–37 hectares of vineyards across both the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits, with an exceptionally high proportion of Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites such as Volnay, Pommard, Vosne‑Romanée Les Malconsorts, Corton‑Charlemagne, and others.

Domaine de Montille produces both red Pinot Noir and white Chardonnay, often praised for their clarity, balance and expression of terroir. In the 1990s the estate began converting to organic viticulture and later to biodynamic practices, reflecting a commitment to sustainable farming and gentle winemaking that lets each vineyard’s character shine.

Beyond traditional estate bottlings, the family also operates a négociant arm, Maison Deux Montilles, and historically owned Château de Puligny‑Montrachet, which expanded their holdings in prestigious white wine terroirs (although recent changes in vineyard ownership have occurred).