The pinnacle of Northern Rhône Syrah.
Production
The Syrah and Viognier grapes are picked and vinified together.
Domaine de Monteillet Côte Rôtie ‘Fortis’ 2022 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
‘Fortis’ is Latin for strong, brave, vigorous and valiant which is quite apt for this particular wine. The vineyards are located in the south of Ampuis where the vines are planted in rocky, poor, dry granitic soils. Dark red in colour, this is a stylish and powerful wine with aromas of pontefract cakes and lilies. Seductive and sweet, it also imparts rich, concentrated berry flavours with supple texture and the classic Rhône-y hint of smoky bacon.
Food match
Juicy rare steaks and a Rib of Beef at Sunday Lunch.
Info
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ABV
14%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
RHÔNE, FRANCE
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GRAPE
SYRAH 95%, VIOGNIER 5%
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
STÉPHANE MONTEZ
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Within the eastern part of the Beaujolais cru of Morgon there are two lauded hilltop vineyards - La Côte de Py and Les Charmes. Domaine de Lathevalle's Morgon comes from the latter, covering 10 hectares in one piece and enjoying a particularly interesting exposure due to its south-east facing slopes. Since 2017, Lathevalle has been owned by Patrice du Jeu of Les Héritiers Saint-Genys; his eye for spotting potentially great terroir and a philosophy based on ‘the attachment to soils, respect of the vineyard and passion for wine’, led him to this vineyard.
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