Stéphane Montez du Monteillet - Le Blanc d'en face 2018
89/100
Robert Parker
Located on a plot of rounded pebbles bordering the Rhône opposite the estate, this lovely white wine offers sweet notes of spring flowers, apricots, and citrus fruits, all in a beautiful texture. The wine is full-bodied yet clean and structured, with a silky sensation and a long finish. A delicious treat full of finesse!
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Eye
Pale gold with silver highlights, beautiful brilliance
Nose
Expressive and floral, with notes of white flowers and ripe fresh fruit
Mouth
Beautiful freshness on the attack, the palate rounds out with great elegance while maintaining a lovely tension, and the finish is persistent.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with goat cheese, as an appetizer, or with foie gras.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
In just a few vintages, Stéphane Montez has established himself as a leading winemaker in the northern part of the valley, in the Saint-Joseph, Condrieu, and Côte Rôtie appellations. Grapes harvested when fully ripe, sometimes even a little overripe, 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
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
The origins of the estate date back to the 16th century; the Montez family has been growing vines here since 1741. Stéphane Montez took over from his father Antoine in 1999 and is now the ninth generation of winegrowers. Today, he manages a 40-hectare vineyard in conversion to organic farming (Cornas, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and IGP), located on the heights of Chavanay at an altitude of 320 meters. A sure bet in the northern valley.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 89/100 (2017 vintage) (Very good wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Since 1997, Stéphane Montez has been cultivating a vineyard planted on beautiful hillsides less than 2 kilometers from his cellar. This rare estate produces 40% white wines. For reds, the estate has a superb plot of old Syrah vines in Saint-Joseph, which produces a generous and delicious Cuvée du Papy. The Côte-Rôtie wines are better controlled, based on more refined aging techniques.
Vinous
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3.9/5
based on 15 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. BENOIT J. Published on 11/21/2021
It's very, very, very good. Exemplary.
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