Domaine de Montille Les Perrières Beaune 1er Cru 2020

Rich fresh ripe purple. Grown on white soil, so was picked early, but as it happens the Perrières underwent a late malolactic and has not yet been sulphured. One third whole bunch, from the very old vines. Definitely a peppery note which is actually welcome given the opulence of the fruit. 13%. Definite structure at the back but better integrated. I really like the perfume that stays behind in the glass. Score – 91-93. (Jasper Morris, MW, insideburgundy.com, Dec. 2021)