Description
Wine Details – Domaine de Villaine Mercurey ‘Les Montots’ 1er Cru
Alcohol Grade: 13.5%
Aging/ Vinification: Vinification follows strict organic and biodynamic principles with a significant proportion of whole-cluster fermentation. The wine is aged for 12 to 18 months in large oak foudres rather than new barriques, ensuring the fruit and mineral precision of the ‘Les Montots’ vineyard remain at the forefront.
Size: 750 ml
The Producers: Domaine de Villaine
Domaine de Villaine is the personal estate of Aubert de Villaine, a legendary figure who served as the co-director of the incomparable Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) for half a century. While DRC represents the absolute peak of luxury wine, this estate in Bouzeron and Mercurey allows Aubert to apply that same world-class expertise and philosophical rigor to more accessible terroirs. Every bottle is an extension of the meticulous standards practiced at the highest level of Burgundy, offering collectors and enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience the technical mastery of a true icon without the five-figure price tag.
The winemaking philosophy here is defined by a profound respect for the soil and a “hands-off” approach in the cellar. Aubert’s influence has transformed these lesser-known appellations into serious contenders for the cellar, emphasizing purity, longevity, and elegance. Buying a wine from Domaine de Villaine is not just a purchase of a bottle, but an investment in the heritage and wisdom of the man who shaped the modern identity of Romanée-Conti. It remains one of the most intelligent “insider” buys in the wine world, delivering the DNA of greatness in every glass.
