Stéphane Montez du Monteillet - Saint-Joseph rouge 2022
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
92/100
Vinous
"A velvety Syrah
A fine expression of the grape variety, with just the right ripeness and a floral, spicy dimension. The woodiness is nuanced and the whole is pure. The palate is in the same vein, with a velvety, fine structure. Not very extracted, the wine shines through on the palate.
Features
Estate
Stéphane Montez du Monteillet
Vintage
2022
Designation
Saint-Joseph
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah
Terroirs
Unique muscovite granite soil, plots in the commune of Chavanay at the northern limit of the appellation.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
20% whole grapes, juice maceration for 4 weeks with immersed cap, long progressive fermentation, gravity devatting, low-pressure pneumatic pressing.
Breeding
13 months in French oak demi-muids, without racking
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby red with purple highlights
Nose
Intense red fruits (blackcurrant, raspberry, blackberry) and violets, spicy (pepper), it develops leather and liquorice aromas as it ages.
Mouth
Ample and persistent
Serve
AT 17°C
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with poultry (Bresse chicken), duck breast, ravioli gratin, pasta with pesto rosso...
Stéphane Montez du Monteillet
Saint-Joseph
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
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 (guide 2022) 92/100 (Vintage 2020)
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. ALAIN B. Published on 28/06/2024
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Note and review by M. PETER V. Published on 29/04/2024
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