Les Monticauts, AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Chusclan, Red, 2022

The 2022 vintage was characterised by a very dry winter, with the vegetative cycle of the vines resuming very early in March. Spring saw abundant flowering, but was marked in June by severe hail in and around Laudun, which affected many plots. The summer was very dry, resulting in a high-quality harvest, with beautifully aromatic rosés, reds with high tannin potential and rich, flavoursome whites.

Presentation

Presentation
The Monticauts cuvée echoes the commitment of the winegrowers to sustainable development and the enhancement of the terroirs located on the right bank of the Rhône. The result of parcel selections, this wine is representative of the diversity of the Chusclan appellation vineyards. A generous and greedy wine with a strong character.
Terroir
This cuvée comes from parcels planted on tiered hillside terraces with stony scree terroir. Grenache noir and Syrah are in equal measure and blossom to offer a concentration and delicacy to this wine.
Winemaking
Classical vinification in small vats. Very rigorous selection of supplies. Long 15-day vatting period for Syrah. Pump-over and regular oxygen supply.
Varietals
Grenache noir
Syrah
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Issu d'une exploitation Haute Valeur Environnementale
RSE Exemplaire

Advice

Serving
Serving temperature 15-17°C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Visual appearance
A beautiful vintage with a bright, deep garnet colour with purple reflections.
At nose
A sumptuous bouquet of black fruit, such as cherry and elderberry, aromas.
On the palate
A beautiful concentration where a perfect harmony is found in the palate with laurel notes that reinforces the impression of freshness on particularly well-rounded, distinguished, fleshy and harmonious tannins.
Classic food and wine pairings
Game, Red meat