Stephane Montez Saint Joseph Rouge La Cuvee du Papy 2018
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Northern Rhone
Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
Climate: Mediterranean climate with cold winters, and warm summers. Rain falls predominantly in the autumn and winter months
Terroir: Vines grow on granite soil
Winemaking: The winemaking process begins with sorting on a vibrating table, followed by a thorough scraping. Cold maceration extends for a week without the addition of yeast. Over the course of 3 to 4 weeks, there’s daily attention to punching down and pumping over the juices. The fermentation is a patient and gradual journey. When it’s time for pressing, pneumatic methods at low pressure ensure the seeds remain intact. The wine then matures for a full 18 months, with 33% of it in new demi-muids, consisting of one wine and two French oak wines, all without any racking interventions
Color: Dark ruby
Nose: Intense aromas of red fruits (blackcurrant), violet, spice notes (nutmeg, pepper), liquorice and vanilla
Palate: Elegant and long with a solid tannic structure with melted tannins
About the Winery:
Stéphane Montez’s Domaine du Monteillet is a beautiful wine estate in the Rhône Valley on 38 hectares (including 17 hectares in one piece) and four appellations: Saint Joseph, Condrieu, Cornas and Côte Rôtie.
The history of the Domaine du Monteillet dates back to the 17th century when it belonged to the Villard family. From century to century, Montez’s ancestors ended up turning to the work of the vineyard and buying back the plots of the Domaine Monteillet.
Since 1997, Stephane Montez has succeeded her father at the helm of the vineyard, but before that, he trained abroad for 2 years in England, South Africa, California and Australia. These experiences allowed him to realize the unique identity and terroir of his lands as well as to acquire many technical skills.
