Stéphane Montez du Monteillet - Saint-Joseph Cuvée du Papy 2022
92-94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
“A tribute to Stéphane’s father with this exceptional vintage”
“More Côte-Rôtie than Saint-Joseph, the 2022 Saint-Joseph Cuvée Du Papy offers a magnificent nose of black raspberry and blackberry, interwoven with notes of ground pepper, smoked meat, and crushed stone. It is rich, medium- to full-bodied, with fine, polished, and well-structured tannins, and a lovely finish. ” (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
Intense aromas of red berries (blackcurrant) and violet, with a finish featuring spicy notes (nutmeg, pepper), licorice, and vanilla
Palate
Long and elegant, with a robust tannic structure and well-integrated tannins
Serve
At 17°C
Drink before
2042
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with game (hare à la royale), red meat, lamb stir-fry with peas, goat cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
In just a few vintages, Stéphane Montez has established himself as a leading winemaker in the northernmost part of the valley, within the Saint-Joseph, Condrieu, and Côte Rôtie appellations. Grapes harvested at full ripeness—sometimes even a bit 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 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 40-hectare vineyard in the process of converting to organic farming (Cornas, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, and IGP), situated 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 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 beautiful hillsides located less than 2 kilometers from his winery. This rare estate produces 40% white wines. For reds, the estate owns a superb plot of old Syrah vines in Saint-Joseph, which produces a generous and delicious Cuvée du Papy. The Côte-Rôties are becoming increasingly refined, thanks to aging techniques that have been perfected.
Vinous
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92-94/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
More Côte-Rôtie than Saint-Joseph, the 2022 Saint-Joseph Cuvée Du Papy offers a magnificent nose of black raspberry and blackberry, intertwined with notes of ground pepper, smoked meat, and crushed stone. It is rich, medium- to full-bodied, with fine, polished, and well-structured tannins, and a lovely finish.
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