Stéphane Montez du Monteillet - Le Blanc d'en face 2018
89/100
Robert Parker
Grown on a plot of rounded pebbles along the banks of the Rhône across from the estate, this lovely white wine offers delicate notes of spring flowers, apricots, and citrus, all wrapped in a rich, full-bodied texture. The wine is full-bodied yet crisp and well-structured, with a silky mouthfeel and a long finish. A delightful treat full of finesse!
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Eye
Pale gold with silvery highlights, beautiful luster
Nose
Expressive and floral, with notes of white flowers and ripe fresh fruit
Mouth
A lovely freshness on the palate; the wine rounds out with great elegance while retaining a nice structure; the finish is lingering
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it 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
Review by Mr. BENOIT J. Published on 11/21/2021
It's really, really, really good. It's exemplary.
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Review by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE S. Posted on 12/07/2024
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Note and opinion by Mr. GABRIEL D. Published on 03/23/2024
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Review and opinion by Mr. FABRICE T. Published on 11/09/2023
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Review by Mr. FRANCIS L. Posted on 12/12/2022
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Review by Mr. RAYMOND B. Published on October 1, 2022
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Note and opinion by Mr. RAPHAEL M. Published on 04/03/2022
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Review and opinion by Mr. BENOIT A. Published on 04/02/2022
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Review by Ms. CAROLE C. Posted on September 19, 2021
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Review by Mr. PATRICK C. Posted on April 23, 2021
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