Domaine du Monteillet Saint-Joseph Blanc is a premium French wine, hailing from the esteemed northern Rhône region. Its complex bouquet features fragrant white fruits, pear and delicate floral notes, yielding to a hint of sweet spice. The palate is superbly balanced, marked by a pleasing minerality and a wonderful, crisp finish. Aged in oak barrels, this wine boasts an impressive structure that enhances its creamy texture. It's ideally suited to mature cheeses, roasted poultry or served simply on its own for pure indulgence. This delightful wine is testimony to Domaine du Monteillet's dedication to crafting excellent, characterful wines.

Tasting Notes

Medium-bodied northern Rhone white, more on the texture than the aromatic fruit. Think lanolin, then add beeswax and marzipan and maybe a touch of pear.

About the Winery

Nestled in the heart of the Northern Rhone valley, Domaine du Monteillet stands as a testament to viticultural passion and tradition. This distinguished winery squarely resides in the top echelon of France’s premium wine establishments, boasting an impressive and loved line of exquisite wines that echo the rich terroir of the region.

The vineyard spans over an impressive 25 hectares, flourishing on terraced slopes of glorious granitic soil — a unique geographical feature that imparts a signature character to its wines. Managed with expert hands by the vintner, Stéphane Montez, the winery thrives under his meticulous care and ingenuity. Montez's dynamic approach to vineyard management, intimately coupled with his deep respect for the preservation of the local environment has shaped Domaine du Monteillet into the prestigious vineyard it is today.

It is particularly famed for its brilliant collection of Syrah-based wines. Among these, the “Cuvée du Papy” stands out for its immense depth and concentration, offering an intense and complex palette of flavours. Other notable wines include the “Le Grand Duc” and the “La Saut de L'Ange”, each presenting distinctive profiles that brilliantly mirror their specific vineyard plots.

Domaine du Monteillet maintains a firm commitment to sustainable farming, and adopts organic practices that yield healthier grapes, and by extension, more resilient, balanced wines. All hand-harvested, the grapes are meticulously sorted twice before proceeding into the vinification process. This ensures that only the very best fruit is performed from each vine, preserving the integrity of the wine at the base level.

Visitors to Domaine du Monteillet are warmly welcomed with an intimate tasting experience, offering a chance to sample the wineries exceptional wines paired with stunning vistas of the picturesque Rhone valley: a sensory indulgence of sight and palate alike.

Despite its strict adherence to tradition and quality. Domaine du Monteillet is never stagnant. Its journey is one of constant evolution, passionately embracing new techniques while honouring the roots of Rhone winemaking.

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