Stephane Montez Cote Rotie Fortis 2018
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Northern Rhone
Grape Variety: Syrah, Viognier
Climate: Mediterranean climate with cold winters, and warm summers. Rain falls predominantly in the autumn and winter months
Terroir: Vines grow on leuco-gneiss (Blond earth) soil
Winemaking: The winemaking process begins with a meticulous 100% destemming, without any yeasting additives. Cold maceration is undertaken for a week, followed by the daily practice of pigeage and winding for a duration of 3 to 4 weeks, fostering a long and progressive fermentation. To ensure the utmost care, pneumatic pressing is executed at low pressure, preventing seed rupture. Finally, the wine matures for 22 months in new half-muids (580-litres) French oak
Color: Dark ruby
Nose: Intense aromas of red fruit (blackcurrant), vanilla, and some roasted notes
Palate: Fine and delicate on the palate with well rounded tannins. Long and silky 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.
