Stéphane Montez du Monteillet - Saint-Joseph rouge 2021
92/100
Vinous
A beautiful expression of the grape variety with just the right maturity and floral and spicy notes. The oak is subtle and the overall impression is pure. The palate is in keeping with this, with a velvety, refined texture. With little extraction, the wine shines with its finesse on the palate.
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Eye
Ruby red with purple highlights
Nose
Intense red fruit (blackcurrant, raspberry, blackberry) and violet, spicy (pepper), it develops leather and licorice aromas as it ages.
Mouth
Ample and persistent
Serve
At 17°C
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2031
Guard
4 to 10 years old
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with poultry (Bresse chicken), duck breast, etc.
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.
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
Wine rating (2022 guide) 92/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC V. Published on 06/28/2024
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