Domaine de Montine - Viognier 2018
Rhône
White
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3*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
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90/100
Wine Enthusiast
A Viognier from the Southern Rhône, charming, expressive and elegant without heaviness. This beautiful cuvée comes from a predominantly limestone terroir, and is harvested at night for optimum expression of Viognier's finesse. Opt for a local pairing with truffle-flavored dishes such as an omelet or ravioli gratin, or as an aperitif for a simple moment of sharing! A white wine to tantalize the taste buds!
Features
Estate
Domaine de Montine
Cuvée
Viognier
Vintage
2018
Designation
Grignan-les-Adhémar
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Viognier
Terroirs
Predominantly limestone soils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity, at night
Winemaking
Légère macération pelliculaire de 4h. Pressurage à froid, débourbage naturel, fermentation intégralement thermo-contrôlée (<18°C). Sans fermentation malo-lactique.
Breeding
On lees, 30% in barrels with weekly stirring
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Straw yellow
Nose
Pleasant and gourmand, exotic aromas of banana, pineapple, notes of white flowers (acacia).
Mouth
Luscious and full-bodied, balanced by a fine acidity framework, a lovely fatness develops on the palate, with aromas of yellow fruit.
Serve
AT 10°C
Drink from
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with truffled dishes: ravioles, omelettes, croque-en-sel or poularde à la crème ...
Domain de Montine
Grignan-les-Adhémar
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain Noted (2020 guide) Selected (An estate or house that has won us over with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)
About the domain :
For four generations, this estate has been steadily expanding. Today, it owns 78 hectares, mainly in the Drôme provençale region, around Grignan and Vinsobres. Consistent in quality, the wines offer fine expressions of their terroirs, thanks to controlled barrel ageing. The wines of the Grignan-les-Adhémar appellation are among the region's finest examples. Note the beautiful homogeneity of the samples tasted over the 2017 and 2018 vintages.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2019 guide) 3*Coup de Cœur (Vintage 2017) (Exceptional wine)
Domain rated (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Since 1987, brothers Jean-Luc and Claude Monteillet, who are also truffle growers, have been operating this 70-hectare family estate, which is highly regarded for its Grignan-les-Adhémar wines and also produces Vinsobres and IGP. Organic conversion is underway.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated wine (2018 guide) 90/100 (Vintage 2017)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
on 40 reviews
Note and review by M. PIERRE B. Published on 22/03/2020
Freshness and acidity
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Note and review by M. JACQUES L. Published on 12/03/2020
gourmet wine, the best viognier I've ever tasted.
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Note and review by M. CEDRIC T. Published on 20/02/2020
Viognier toijoirs well done. Safe bet
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER O. Published on 02/01/2020
A very pretty, well-balanced wine, pleasing both on the nose and on the palate. Not too typical of Viognier, subtle and delicate. A great success.
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER R. Published on 28/10/2019
An appellation that's still too little known to the general public, yet very interesting indeed. A perfect definition of Viognier, with an expressive nose of apricot, a hint of milk and floral notes. The palate is coated with a lovely texture. A warm style in which the alcohol takes over a little on aeration, but a wine that remains authentic and very good value for money.
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Note and review by M. ERIC T. Published on 12/10/2019
A 100% Viognier found on Michelin-starred tables. For Viognier lovers with a top Q/P ratio. I tested it over several years.
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Note and review by M. LAURENT K. Published on 14/06/2019
I can't be objective with this vintage. I'm crazy about it. It's technically irreproachable, gourmand and heady. And the value for money makes it one of my favorite white wines when I want immediate pleasure.
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Note and review by M. THIERRY N. Published on 23/04/2019
Admittedly, it's not a Condrieu, but for three times the price or more, there's nothing to complain about. The Viognier taste is well present, very round, and the alcohol is well blended throughout. Drink it within the year, or keep it, at the risk of it closing up like many southern white wines.
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Note and review by M. CYRILLE M. Published on 21/10/2023
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Note and review by M. ROLAND D. Published on 22/01/2023
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