Stéphane Montez du Monteillet - Le Blanc d'en face 2018

Name: Stéphane Montez du Monteillet - Le Blanc d'en face 2018
Brand: Stéphane Montez du Monteillet
Rating: 4 (15 reviews)

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes|White wine

Rhône

White

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4/5 (15 customers)

89/100

Robert Parker

(Notes vintage 2017)

viognier

gourmet

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Situated on a parcel of rolled pebbles bordering the Rhône opposite the estate, this pretty white offers suave notes of spring flowers, apricots and citrus fruits, all in a beautiful body. The wine is fleshy yet clean and structured, with a silky feel on the long finish. Gourmet finesse!

Features

Estate

Stéphane Montez du Monteillet

Cuvée

Le Blanc d'en face

Vintage

2018

Designation

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

90% Viognier, 10% Cugnette

Terroirs

Rolled pebbles on a plot on the left bank of the Rhône opposite the estate

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Destemming, malolactic fermentation on lees in oak barrels, battonage once a month.

Breeding

9 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Pale gold with silvery highlights, beautiful shine

Nose

Expressive and floral, notes of white flowers and ripe fresh fruit

Mouth

Fresh on the attack, the palate rounds out with great elegance while retaining a lovely tension, with a persistent finish.

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with goat's cheese, as an aperitif, or with foie gras.

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

In just a few vintages, Stéphane Montez has established himself as a benchmark winemaker in the northern sector of the valley, in the Saint-Joseph, Condrieu and Côte Rôtie appellations. Ripe grapes, sometimes a little too ripe, 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

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

The estate's origins date back to the 16th century, and the Montez family has been cultivating vines here since 1741. Stéphane Montez, who took over from his father Antoine in 1999, represents the ninth generation of winegrowers. Today, he manages a 40-hectare vineyard in organic conversion (cornas, côte-rôtie, condrieu, saint-joseph and IGP), established on the heights of Chavanay at 320 m altitude. A sure bet in the northern valley

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated 89/100 (Vintage 2017) (Very good wine)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the domain :

Since 1997, Stéphane Montez has been cultivating a vineyard planted on beautiful slopes less than 2 kilometers from his winery. This rare unit produces 40% white wines. For reds, the estate owns a superb parcel of old Syrahs in Saint-Joseph, which produces a generous, gourmet Cuvée du Papy. The côte-rôtie wines are increasingly well mastered, based on maturing techniques that have become more refined.

Vinous A. Galloni

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4/5

out of 15 reviews