Condrieu, Domaine du Monteillet, Stéphane Montez 2022

Regular price £46.95 Sale

Domaine du Monteillet was established in 1732 and is located above the village of Chavanay, near Condrieu. Today the estate is run by 10^th generation wine maker, Stephane Montez who studied in Australia, California before returning to take charge of the family domaine in 1997. He looks after vineyards in Condrieu, Côte-Rôtie and Saint-Joseph. This superb Condrieu is 100% Viognier from 1.5 hectares of vines grown at Chanson in the heart of Condrieu. Fermentation takes place in large oak barrels followed by a further 11 months ageing in smaller French new oak barrels before bottling. Although this will keep for up to 10 years it will be at its best after 3-4 years. Great with spicy Asian cuisine.

A pale straw-yellow in colour. Concentrated aromas of candied peach, orange blossom, pineapple and honey. On the palate medium-bodied with a good deal of richness and low acidity. The tannins are well balanced and the finish lengthy yet clean leading to further spicy tropical fruit notes.

Grapes: 100% Viognier

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