Three Colours of Domaine Montrose - Rosé, Viognier & Rouge

It's said that many of the very early red wines made were closer in appearance to today's rosés than they would be to modern red wines. This is because many of the winemaking techniques used to make today's darker, more tannic red wines (such as extended maceration and harder pressing) were not widely practiced in ancient winemaking. The Meditteranean region is one of the oldest wine-making regions in the world. 

This bundle showcases three colours of wines in the modern Mediterranean winemaking techniques:  a white, a pink and a red, from Domaine Montrose, who has been making wines since 1701.

 

VIOGNIER - The Atypical White

Our Viognier is purposely atypical! It is livelier and less exuberant than those of most of our colleagues.

We like it for its freshness and most importantly for its balance. Drink young. 

Bernard and Olivier Coste - vignerons

VINTAGE: 2020

APPELLATION: /GP Cotes de Thongue

SOILS: calcareous-clay and siliceous-clay gravel

GRAPES: 100% viognier

ALCOHOL: 13%

WINEMAKING: each terroir is vinified separately. Grapes are destemmed before a skin contact or direct pressing. Fermentation temperature is maintained between 15°C and 18°C (59- 640F) to retain fruit aromas. Wines resulting from both terroirs are blended after fermentation  and then aged in stainless steel vats. Wine is bottled during Winter and Spring.

TASTING NOTES: light yellow color with green hints. Nose and flavors of exotic fruits, mango, cut hay 

SERVING: Enjoy it chilled on its own or with fish, shellfish, Asian food, cheeses.Chill the wine before serving. 

 

ROSÉ

Since 1701, in the South of France, our family makes wine with passion.

Rosé is our emblematic color. 

This wine is the symbol of our quest for excellence. 

 Bernard and Olivier Coste – owners, winemakers

The real aristocrats of Languedoc  rosé emerged as Domaine Montrose.

Jancis Robinson

VINTAGE: 2021

APPELATION: IGP Pays d’Oc

SOILS: Sourced from a rigorous selection of the best Languedoc vineyards.

GRAPES: Grenache, cinsault

ALCOHOL: 12.5%

VOLUME: 750ml

WINEMAKING: Grapes are harvested at night to preserve freshness. They are destemmed before a short skin contact or direct pressing. Fermentation temperature is maintained between 15°C to 18°C (59°F to 64°F) to retain fruit aromas. Wines resulting from the different terroirs and grapes are blended after fermentation and then aged in stainless steel vats. It is bottled during winter and spring. Domaine Montrose is a pioneer of rosé winemaking in the Languedoc. It has become a benchmark for rosé wines in the region and beyond. 

TASTING: Light and bright color. The bouquet reveals red berries and citrus flavors. Elegant wine with a nice freshness.

SERVING: Enjoy it chilled on its own or with raw vegetables, salads, charcuterie or grilled fish.

ACCOLADE:  90 pts Decanter 2022. 

Domaine Montrose Rouge - Traditional Mediterranean Blend

"This fruit-forward wine comes from low-yield vines, which produce grapes with depth and concentration. It's the ideal partner for Mediterranean cuisine."

Bernard and Olivier Coste - winemakers

VINTAGE: 2022

APPELLATION: IGP Cotes de Thongue

SOILS: volcanic, calcareous-clay and siliceous-clay gravel

GRAPES: 60% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

ALCOHOL: 13.5%

TASTING NOTES: garnet red color. Nose of red fruit, blackcurrant and cocoa. The mouth is crunchy and round.

SERVING: Enjoy it slightly chilled on its own, or with grilled meat, pastas or cheeses. Chill the wine before serving. 

    

HVE3 CERTIFICATION AND CARBON NEUTRAL:  Domaine Montrose has been certified with "HVE3 - High Value Environmental Level 3" by French Agricultural Department. Their wine are also certified as "Carbon Neutral" wines.