The Winery Montjau of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley

Winery Montjau
The winery offers 2 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
This estate is part of the Vignerons Ardéchois.
It is ranked in the top 700 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Côtes-du-Rhône in the region of Rhone Valley

The Winery Montjau is one of the best wineries to follow in Côtes-du-Rhône.. It offers 2 wines for sale in of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine de Montjau is a gem nestled in the prestigious wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône, France. Spanning about 17 hectares, this vineyard embodies the age-old essence of French viticulture coupled with constant innovation to respond to contemporary wine trends. Located in the heart of the Côtes-du-Rhône vineyard, the Domaine de Montjau benefits from optimal exposure favored by a Mediterranean climate, where long, hot, dry summers are compensated by the Mistral winds, thus providing ideal conditions for quality viticulture. The terroir of the estate, composed of a mix of clay and limestone soil, is ideal for the cultivation of traditional regional grape varieties such as Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier. The Domaine de Montjau has been around for several decades, but it has managed to modernize its production without losing the authenticity inherent to the traditional viticulture of Côtes-du-Rhône. The vines, some of which are over 80 years old, are worked with respect for traditions, without the use of pesticides or other chemical products. These environmentally friendly farming methods allow the wines of the Domaine de Montjau to express all the richness of their original terroir. The estate produces a diverse range of wines, from powerful, structured reds to aromatic and elegant whites, all reflecting the unique character of this exceptional terroir. Each bottle that comes out of the Domaine de Montjau is the result of meticulous work, from the vineyards to the cellar, aiming to produce authentic and expressive wines. The atmosphere of the Domaine de Montjau is irresistible for any wine lover.

Top Winery Montjau wines

Looking for the best Winery Montjau wines in Côtes-du-Rhône among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Montjau wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Montjau wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Montjau

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Montjau

How Winery Montjau wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of harira de mamie (moroccan soup), lamb tagine with apricots or duck with orange and honey.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Montjau

On the nose the red wine of Winery Montjau. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Montjau. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Montjau

  • 2021With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Montjau.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan

Discovering the wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.

In the mouth of Côtes-du-Rhône is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 1765 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes-du-Rhône, producing 4241 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes-du-Rhône go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Montjau

Planning a wine route in the of Côtes-du-Rhône? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Montjau.

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Winery Montjau and wines from the region

An overview of Mâcon plus a geographical denomination appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of this vineyard where the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation are produced. A unique journey to discover this region where the Romanesque churches punctuate the landscape and are the witnesses of the link between the vines and Christiannity. Cluny is the gatekeeper. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Vinzelles

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Vinzelles, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Burgy

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Burgy, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ ...

The word of the wine: Vent (taste of)

A defect that characterizes a wine exposed to the air, and which has lost its aromatic qualities.