Burgundy & Beyond: Three Terroirs with Louis de Montille at EMBLA

Description

Join Louis de Montille for an evening exploring three distinct wine regions through Domaine de Montille in Burgundy, its Hokkaido project in Japan and Racines in California. Discover how different origins shape the wines in your glass, alongside a menu at EMBLA.

Begin with Racines’ sparkling Chardonnay, then compare Chardonnay expressions from Hokkaido, Santa Barbara and Meursault before turning to Pinot Noir from Corton Clos du Roi. Along the way, Louis will share insights into the wines and the projects behind them.

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🎙️ Host: Louis de Montille, 10th generation of Domaine de Montille

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🍷 The Wines

• NV Racines, Grand Reserve Chardonnay Sparkling (Base 2020)

• 2024 Bellevue Chardonnay

• 2020 Racines, Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay

• 2022 Domaine de Montille, Meursault 1er Cru Les Poruzots

• 2022 Domaine de Montille, Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru

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🍽️ The Menu

• Poached Oyster, Fir Tree Cream & Baeri Caviar

• Cold-Smoked Mackerel, Cucumber, Horseradish & Turnip

• Sour Milk Bread with Rye, Spelt, Barley & Oats and Homemade Butter

• Steamed Cod, BBQ Salad, Pike Roe & Mushroom Garum Velouté

• Baked Quail, Bilberry Agri-Doux, Mushrooms, Pickled Burdock, Jus Gras & Almond Foam

• Gärda Cheese & Spruce Honey

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🍇 Meet the Producers

Domaine de Montille — Burgundy

With origins dating back to around 1730, Domaine de Montille’s modern history began in 1947, when a 17-year-old Hubert de Montille started making the family’s wines. His son Étienne later expanded the estate’s holdings across the Côte d’Or, including the acquisition of Château de Puligny-Montrachet in 2012. Organic farming from 1995 and a transition to biodynamics in 2005 helped shape his approach: wines that are more approachable in youth while retaining the elegance, vineyard expression and ageing potential associated with the domaine.

Racines — California

Racines brings together Étienne de Montille and Brian Sieve of Burgundy with Rodolphe Péters of Champagne. Based in California’s cool, ocean-influenced Sta. Rita Hills, the collaboration produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and traditional-method sparkling wines. Combining Burgundian and Champagne expertise with Californian vineyards, the team seeks purity, balance and a clear expression of place.

de Montille & Hokkaido — Japan

Launched by Étienne de Montille in 2016, this project explores Hokkaido’s potential for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir through collaboration between French and Japanese teams. Early vintages used grapes from growers in Yoichi, while planting began in Hakodate in 2019. The winery was completed in 2023, alongside the first estate harvest. The evening’s Bellevue Chardonnay offers an introduction to this Japanese chapter of the de Montille story.

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Details

• WhenWed 14 Oct, 7:00 pm
• WhereEMBLA
  EMBLA, 11 Upper Station Street, Sheung Wan
• PriceHK$2,388 per seat + 10% service fee
• BookingOn this page, and you pay securely at checkout.
• CategoryWine Dinner
• CountrySheung Wan, HK · Hong Kong