Stéphane Montez du Monteillet - Condrieu Chanson 2023
1*Étoile
Hachette
94/100
RVF
93/100
James Suckling
"A singing Viognier!"
"Born on a steep muscovite-granite hillside in the Chanson area, bordering the eponymous stream, this Condrieu shimmers with golden brilliance. The name is as inspiring as the luscious scents of lily of the valley, orchard fruit, vanilla and brioche. Lively on the attack, impeccably fresh and highly perfumed, the palate shows depth and elegance, served by a long aniseed finish reminiscent of wild fennel. A high-flying bottle, both alert and sophisticated". (Le Guide Hachette 2026)
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Eye
Light straw yellow tending to gold, brilliant
Nose
Racy, buttery first nose, followed by notes of pear, apricot, toast and violet.
Mouth
Very good tension thanks to the minerality of the terroir
Serve
At 6-10°C
Drink before
2033
Guard
1 to 5 years for primary aromas or 10 years for tertiary aromas
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with warm goat's cheese, pan-fried foie gras, smoked salmon, red mullet, grilled lobster, curried monkfish, grilled turbot with hollandaise sauce, spring vegetable risotto...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
In just a few vintages, Stéphane Montez has established himself as a benchmark winemaker in the northern sector of the valley, in the Saint-Joseph, Condrieu and Côte Rôtie appellations. Ripe grapes, sometimes a little too ripe, produce wines with great power and intensity on the palate. Unfortunately, the estate did not present its wines at our tastings this year.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Born on a steep muscovite-granite hillside in the Chanson area, bordering the eponymous stream, this Condrieu shimmers with golden brilliance. The name is as inspiring as the luscious scents of lily of the valley, orchard fruit, vanilla and brioche. Lively on the attack, impeccably fresh and highly perfumed, the palate shows depth and elegance, served by a long aniseed finish reminiscent of wild fennel. A high-flying bottle, both alert and sophisticated.
About the domain :
The estate's origins date back to the 16th century, and the Montez family has been cultivating vines since 1741. Stéphane Montez, who took over from his father Antoine in 1999, represents the ninth generation of winegrowers. Today, he manages a 40-hectare vineyard in organic conversion (cornas, côte-rôtie, condrieu, saint-joseph and IGP), established on the heights of Chavanay at 320 m altitude. A sure bet in the northern valley
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Since 1997, Stéphane Montez has been cultivating a vineyard planted on beautiful slopes less than 2 kilometers from his winery. This rare unit produces 40% white wines. For reds, the estate owns a superb parcel of old Syrahs in Saint-Joseph, which produces a generous, gourmet Cuvée du Papy. The côte-rôtie wines are increasingly well mastered, based on maturing techniques that have become more refined.
Vinous
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
A lively, dense and energetic Viognier, with aromas of apricot, peach skin and a touch of floral honey. Medium- to full-bodied, with a concentrated core of cooked lemon. Textured and intense, with a caressing feel and a long, seductive finish. Enjoy or keep.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
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