Côte-Rotie "Fortis" Domaine du Monteillet, Stéphane Montez 2022

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. 

Fortis Latin for strong, brave, vigorous and valiant. The vineyards are located in the south of Ampuis where the vines are planted in rocky, poor, dry granitic soils. Dark red in colour, this is a stylish and powerful wine with aromas of pontefract cakes and lilies. Seductive and sweet, it also imparts rich, concentrated berry flavours with supple texture.

 Grapes: 97% Syrah, 3% Viognier