Stephane Montez Condrieu Les Grandes Chaillees 2020
Type: White
Country: France
Region: Northern Rhone
Grape Variety: 100% Viognier
Climate: Mediterranean climate with cold winters, and warm summers. Rain falls predominantly in the autumn and winter months
Terroir: This Condrieu comes from eight plots located on superb terroirs in Chavanay, Saint Michel sur Rhône, Condrieu and Vérin. The chaillées are terraces maintained by dry stone walls. Vines grow on granitic soil
Winemaking: The vinification process begins with destemming, followed by a precise skin maceration lasting 9 hours. Malolactic fermentation takes place gracefully on lees nestled within oak barrels and half-muids, with batonage applied sparingly. For its maturation journey, the wine rests for 11 months, with 75% ageing in recent barrels and the remaining 25% in new French oak half-muids, all without the need for racking
Color: Light straw yellow with golden hues
Nose: Very fragrant and flattering nose with hints of acacia, honey and toast
Palate: Taut, straightforward and mineral on the palate with a long finish
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.
