Henri de Villamont

www.hdv.fr

  • Establish in: 1964
  • Domaine size: 10 hectares
  • Location:  Burgundy 

This historic cellar traces its roots to the latter part of the 19 century, and is closely connected to the history of the famous Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru vineyard. Its sole owner at the time, Leonce Bocquet, wished to embark upon an unprecedented project for his family, and create a modern winery and cellar at the heart of the Cote de Beaune. After searching for the perfect location, Bocquet decided upon the village of Savigny-les-Beaune. The leading architect at the time, Albert Suisse, was commissioned to build the winery; a monumental undertaking which took 8 years.

The result, however, was worth the effort – a, by the standards of the time deluxe winery facility with a formidable barrel cellar and the latest equipment at the winemakers' disposal. The family kept control of the estate for many years until it fell into the hands of the Martenot family, who used the property as a base for their cheese business no less! The property's salvation came in the form of Schenk, a Swiss firm who purchased the estate in 1964. It was Schenk who named the property 'Henri de Villamont' – in honour of a crusading knight who retired in the village. In 1969, Schenk added the famous Dr. Arthur Barolet cellar to their purchases.

In recent times, the Schenk group have invested great sums into maintaining Henri de Villamont at the highest level, and should be commended for the care and attention that they have bestowed upon this historic cellar.

 
 

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Manoir des Demoiselles

  • Year: 2013
  • Appélation:  Bourgogne
  • Grape Variety & Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: N/A
  • Situation & Exposure: N/A
  • Vine density per hectare: N/A
  • Average age of vines: N/A 
  • Vignification: N/A
  • Maturing: N/A
  • Ageing: 2 - 3 years
  • Tasting Notes: This Bourgogne Pinot Noir has a bright garnet-red colour. The nose is a bouquet of red berries, soft spices like cinnamon, lightly woody. The flavour is round, medium body with beautiful finesse and elegant tannins.
 

BOURGOGNE ALIGOTE

  • Year: 2014
  • Appélation: Bourgogne Aligote  
  • Grape Variety & Blend: 100% Aligote 
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: N/A
  • Situation & Exposure: N/A
  • Vine density per hectare: N/A
  • Average age of vines: N/A
  • Vignification: N/A
  • Maturing: N/A
  • Ageing: 3 - 5 years
  • Tasting Notes:  Aligoté has the colour of straw. The discreet nose recalls lime-tree, hazelnut. In the mouth, it is very vivid. Aligoté grape variety gives more vivid wines than Chardonnay. Can be paired with hake, gougère, tart in the onion.
 

BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY MANOIR DES DEMOISELLES

  • Year: 2014
  • Appélation: Bourgogne  
  • Grape Variety & Blend: 100% Chardonnay 
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: N/A
  • Situation & Exposure: Côte de Beaune and Mâconnais, Burgundy.
  • Vine density per hectare: N/A
  • Average age of vines: N/A
  • Vignification: N/A
  • Maturing: N/A
  • Ageing: 4 - 5 years
  • Tasting Notes:  Tasting: Pale shiny yellow colour with green reflects. Fresh aromas of apricot, grapefruit and green plum. Crispy Chardonnay with a round attack and a lovely minerality. Very well-balanced between fruit and distinctive acidity. It has a toasted nose. Specificity: blending of different Chardonnay of Burgundy. Consumption advice: shellfish, cold cut, fish. Accommodation temperature: To be served at 10 to 13°C.
 

SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE LE VILLAGE

  • Year: 2014
  • Appélation: Savigny Les Beaune
  • Grape Variety & Blend: 100% Pinot Noir 
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: N/A
  • Situation & Exposure: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
  • Vine density per hectare: N/A
  • Average age of vines: N/A
  • Vignification: N/A
  • Maturing: N/A
  • Ageing: Up to 10 years 
  • Tasting Notes: Tasting: This wine shows a bright crimson colour with garnet-red reflects. Its pleasant nose displays a powerful bouquet of ripe fruit such as cherries and raspberries. Its delicate and fleshy mouth is enhanced by silky and generous tannins , soft acidity and roundness. Specificity: 4,5 hectares around the cellars. Consumption advice: It will be the right partner to poultry, red meat, mildly flavoured cheeses. Accommodation temperature: 15-18°. 
 

CORTON RENARDES GRAND CRU

  • Year: 2011
  • Appélation: Corton Grand Cru
  • Grape Variety & Blend: 100% Pinot Noir 
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: N/A
  • Situation & Exposure: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
  • Vine density per hectare: N/A
  • Average age of vines: N/A
  • Vignification: N/A
  • Maturing: N/A
  • Ageing: 5 - 10 years 
  • Tasting Notes: Tasting: It has a brilliant crimson colour. The nose offers aromas of liquorice, black cherry and notes of leather. In the mouth, raspberry and tannins. Specificity: The white soil of Corton gives well-structured wines. Consumption advice: Quail with grapes, young wild boar with black cherries. Accomodation temperature: 16°