Domaine du Monteillet
The estate of Monteillet has been in the Montez family since 1741. Stephane is the 9th generation at the helm.
The estate is located in Condrieu Appelation, high up on a west-facing slope overlooking at the Rhone River. On this hills, Stephane’s Viognier flourishes in terrasses, dry stone walls that were build by the romans 2000 years ago. The estate also produces Cote-Rotie and Saint-Joseph.
Stephane was the first to formally study viticulture and winemaking. Previously all knowledge was simply passed from father to son. This move towards education has had a profound influence. He developed a clear understanding of how to extract the best from his vineyards.
With the recent construction of a new wine cellar benefiting from the latest technical innovations, Stephane Montez’s wines are gaining even more precision and quality.