Stephane Montez Saint Joseph Blanc 2019
Type: White
Country: France
Region: Northern Rhone
Grape Variety: Rousanne, Marsanne
Climate: Mediterranean climate with cold winters, and warm summers. Rain falls predominantly in the autumn and winter months
Terroir: Vines grow on granitic soils located on Mève, Montelier, Boissey and Blanchard, all within a single village of Chavanay
Winemaking: The vinification process for this wine involves Bucher pneumatic pressing and destemming. Malolactic fermentation occurs on lees in oak barrels and demi-muids. Battoning takes place once every two months, serving as a natural self-protection method. The wine then ages for 10 months in French oak barrels and half-muids
Color: Light straw yellow with golden hues
Nose: Very developed and refined nose with notes of orchard fruits (apricot, yellow peach) and white flowers (acacia, hawthorn)
Palate: Fatty and creamy on the palate with nice minerality and 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.
