Stéphane Montez Domaine du Monteillet

Stéphane Montez's Domaine du Monteillet is a beautiful estate in the Northern Rhône Valley, covering 38 hectares (including 17 hectares in a single block) and four appellations: Saint Joseph, Condrieu, Cornas and Côte Rôtie.

STEPHANE MONTEZ, WINEMAKER FROM FATHER TO SON

The history of Domaine du Monteillet dates back to the 17th century, when it belonged to the Villard family. From century to century, the Montez ancestors eventually turned to vineyard work and bought up the plots of Domaine Monteillet. Since 1997, Stephane Montez has succeeded his father at the helm of the Domaine, but before that, he spent 2 years training abroad in England, South Africa, California and Australia. These experiences enabled him to realize the unique identity and terroir of his lands, as well as to acquire a wide range of technical skills.

THE PARTICULARITIES OF DOMAINE MONTEZ

Domaine Monteillet is located in Chavanay, at an altitude of over 1000 meters, overlooking the Rhône. Its location not only ensures one of the lowest rainfall rates in the region, but also protection from the elements. For Stephane Montez, it has always been a question of harmony and respect for good practices. The grapes are sorted in the vineyard by the pickers and in the cellar on a sorting table to select the best berries. Domaine Montez works with indigenous yeasts (no external contributions) and matures in barrels for 1 to 3 years, depending on the cuvée.

THE GREAT MONTEILLET WINES

Stephane Montez, a dynamic, modern winemaker, is making a name for himself with his famous Saint Joseph La Cuvée du Papy, made from a very fine parcel of old Syrahs. His Côte Rôtie wines are generally expressive, elegant and well structured, thanks to their ageing: Fortis and Les Grandes Places come to mind. Domaine du Monteillet produces great Condrieu wines with a fine balance between richness and fluidity, as well as several IGP cuvées offering unbeatable value for money, such as La Syrah à Papa and Les Hauts du Monteillet in red and white.