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Stéphane Montez du Monteillet - Le Blanc d'en face 2018

Name: Stéphane Montez du Monteillet - Le Blanc d'en face 2018
Brand: Stéphane Montez du Monteillet
Rating: 3.9 (15 reviews)

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes|White wine

3.9/5 (15 customers)

89/100

Robert Parker

(2017 Vintage Notes)

Viognier

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Located on a plot of rounded pebbles bordering the Rhône across from the estate, this lovely white wine offers smooth notes of spring flowers, apricots, and citrus, all wrapped in a beautiful body. The wine is full-bodied yet crisp and structured, with a silky texture and a long finish. A delightful treat full of finesse!

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Estate

Stéphane Montez du Monteillet

Vintage

Le Blanc d'en face

Vintage

2018

Designation

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

90% Viognier, 10% Cugnette

Regions

Worn river pebbles on a plot located on the left bank of the Rhône, across from the estate

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Destemming, malolactic fermentation on the lees in oak barrels, stirring once a month

Livestock Farming

9 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Pale gold with silvery highlights, beautiful luster

Nose

Expressive and floral, with notes of white flowers and ripe fresh fruit

Palate

Beautiful freshness on the attack; the palate rounds out with great elegance while maintaining a lovely tension; the finish is lingering

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2024

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with goat cheese, as an aperitif, or with foie gras

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Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2027 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

The estate’s origins date back to the 16th century; the Montez family has been growing grapes there since 1741. Stéphane Montez, who took over from his father Antoine in 1999, represents the ninth generation of winemakers. Today, he manages a 42-hectare vineyard (Cornas, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and IGP) situated on the heights of Chavanay at an elevation of 320 meters. A sure bet in the northern valley.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated 89/100 (2017 vintage) (Very good wine)

Rated Estate (2026 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2027 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Since 1997, Stéphane Montez has been cultivating a vineyard planted on steep hillsides located less than 2 kilometers from his winery, producing wines that beautifully reflect the identity of their terroirs. This rare estate produces 40% white wines, including a superb range of Condrieu wines. As for reds, the estate owns a plot of old Syrah vines in Saint-Joseph, which yield the generous and rich Cuvée du Papy, as well as fine vineyards in Côte-Rôtie.

James Suckling

Rated Winery (2025 Guide) Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated winery (2026 guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 15 reviews