92/100
Wine Enthusiast
-
2*Étoiles
Hachette
"Half-syrah, half-grenache, this cuvée did as well as last year. The jury liked the intensity of the color and the aromatic richness of the nose, which hesitates between stewed fruit, spices, prunes and roasting. Powerful yet vibrant, the palate is organized around fine acidity and crisp tannins that illuminate the fruit, tinged with licorice on the finish. A perfect balance for this long-ageing wine that lives up to its name". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020)
Features
Estate
Domaine de Montine
Cuvée
Émotion
Vintage
2017
Designation
Grignan-les-Adhémar
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
50% Syrah, 50% Grenache
Terroirs
Clay-limestone
Viticulture
Raisonée
Harvest
At optimum maturity in the morning
Winemaking
Total destemming. Fermentation and maceration in traditional concrete vats for approximately 4 weeks. Daily pumping-over for the first 2 weeks, followed by immersion of the marc cap until manual devatting. Temperature control.
Breeding
12 months in barrels of 2 to 4 wines
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Garnet-red colour
Nose
Powerful aromas of ripe red and black fruit with a touch of spice
Mouth
Generous and dense, with supple tannins. A pleasant ensemble.
Serve
AT 16°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with prime rib, duck, 7-hour leg of lamb confit, poularde or cheese...
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 (2020 guide) 2**Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domain rated (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
This cuvée reveals an intense, spicy, fruity nose (blackcurrant, blackberry), enhanced by nuances of leather. On the palate, a complex, generous wine with elegant, fine tannins. A wine that is already accessible, but also very promising.
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
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
on 46 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 28/07/2020
Ruby color, nose of undergrowth and sweet spices. Fiery attack of black cherry with a hint of acidity. On the palate, quickly voluminous, fleshy and well-structured. Elegant, persistent finish. Very similar to a good St. JO. I hesitated to give this cuvée more than 16/20, so seductive is "Emotion" in particular by its quality and its very attractive price.
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. FRANCOIS J. Published on 17/05/2020
VERY GOOD
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. REMY B. Published on 06/03/2020
A wonderful discovery! This appellation deserves more.
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. PASCAL V. Published on 15/01/2020
Powerful
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. STEPHANE T. Published on 08/10/2024
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by Mme NATHALIE J. Published on 20/07/2024
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. GABRIEL D. Published on 23/03/2024
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. THOMAS B. Published on 04/04/2023
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. PASCAL P. Published on 29/03/2023
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by Mme MONIQUE B. Published on 09/11/2022
See all reviews from this customer
Buy your Montine wines at the best price on private sale!
Free on your 1st order*.