Our Domain propose wines in A.O.P Côtes du Rhône
A.O.P Côtes du Rhône
The Côtes du Rhône appellation extends over 44 735 hectares.
The main grape varieties are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Côtes du Rhône wines are available in 3 colors: red, rosé and white.
We produce the 3 colours.
Montirius "La Muse Papilles" A.O.P Côtes du Rhône White
This range of wines, available since 2013, in Red, White and Rosé, will awaken your taste buds. It is true to it’s name.
It comes from Justine, Manon and Marius' vines in Violes.
Winetasting : On the nose, it reveals delicate notes of honey and white flowers. On the palate, it lines the palate with citrus and mineral notes. Its freshness and balance for a southern wine are worth noting.
Vine Varieties : 35% Clairette - 35% Roussanne - 30% Grenache WHITE
Age of Vines : 40 years old
Parcels : 1 ha
Soil type : Sandy clayey with ancient Würm alluvium
Climate : Mediterranean
Pruning : Goblet or Royat cordon pruning with a maximum of 6 spurs and 2 buds
Harvest : Manual
Winemaking : Direct pressure after total de-stemming – Nat- ural grape yeasts. Stirring of lees
Ageing : In bottles following Spring bottling 100% oak free
Bottling : The entire production is bottled on fruit or flower days, Descending moon, (according to the Maria Thun calendar) by Justine & Eric Saurel. No sulphites added.
Corks : Natural premium quality cork. FSC certified CRU
Authorised yield : 52 hl/ha
Domain yield : 30 hl/ha on average
Production : 4 000 bottles
Laying down : 3 years
Montirius "La Muse Papilles" A.O.P Côtes du Rhône Rosé
This range of wines, available since 2013, in Red, White and Rosé, will awaken your taste buds. It is true to it’s name.
It comes from Justine, Manon and Marius' vines in Violes.
Winetasting : It is a fresh, delicious and fruity wine which would pair well with your summer dishes, fish dishes. It’s a Rosé for the table and also for the aperitif.
Vine Varieties : Cinsault
Age of Vines : 40 years
Parcels : 1 ha
Soil type : Sandy clayey with ancient Würm alluvium
Climate : Mediterranean
Pruning : Goblet or Royat cordon pruning with a maximum of 6 spurs and 2 buds
Harvest : Manual
Winemaking : Direct press after total de-stemming – Natural grape yeasts. Stirring of lees.
Ageing : in bottles - Spring Bottling - 100% oak free
Bottling : The entire production is bottled on fruit or flower days, Descending moon, (according to the Maria Thun calendar) by Justine & Eric Saurel. No sulphites added.
Corks : Natural premium quality cork. FSC certified CRU
Authorised yield : 52 hl/ha
Domain yield : 30 hl/ha on average
Production : 4 000 bottles
Laying down : 3 years
Montirius "La Muse Papilles" A.O.P Côtes-du-Rhône Red
This range of wines, available since 2013, in Red, White and Rosé, will awaken your taste buds. It is true to it’s name.
It comes from Justine, Manon and Marius' vines in Violes.
Winetasting : A fruity, mouth-watering wine. On the nose it reveals aromas of cherries and raspberries. It lines the mouth, the palate and the fruit remains very present.
Vine Varieties : 80% Grenache – 20% Syrah
Age of Vines : 40 years
Parcels : 3 ha
Soil type : ‘Garrigues’ or plain soil and Helvetian sand and sandstone
Climate : Mediterranean
Pruning : Goblet or Royat cordon pruning with a maximum of 6 spurs and 2 buds
Harvest : Manual
Winemaking : Traditional, total de-stemming, light crushing, natural indigenous grape yeasts
Ageing : The entire production is bottled on fruit or flower days, Descending moon, (according to the Maria Thun calendar) by Justine & Eric Saurel. No sulphites added.
Corks : Natural premium quality cork. FSC certified CRU
Authorised yield : 52 hl/ha
Domain yield : 30 hl/ha on average
Production : Around 12 000 bottles
Laying down : 4 to 6 years
Montirius Jardin Secret A.O.P Côtes-du-Rhône Red
Made from old Grenache vines situated in the village of Sablet. This village is classified ‘Cotes du Rhone Village’. To mention ‘Cotes du Rhone Village’ on the label, the parcel should have been planted with two vine varieties. We preferred to keep the old vines… 100% Grenache. The name of this wine ‘Jardin Secret’ comes from the sensation we have when we enter these vines. ‘ A secret garden’
Winetasting : Deep red wine with a fine and silky nose revealing notes of raspberries, licorice and vanilla. The palate is dominated by present, supple and round tannins of beautiful composition. When tasting we find the aromas of the nose with great length and very good olfactory feedback.
Vine Varieties : 100% Grenache
Age of Vines : 60 years old
Parcels : 1 ha
Soil type : Helvetian sand and sandstone
Climate : Mediterranean
Pruning : Goblet or Royat cordon pruning with a maximum of 6 spurs and 2 buds
Harvest : Manual
Winemaking : Traditional, total de-stemming, light crushing, natural indigenous grape yeasts
Ageing : In cement vats without interior lining for two winters, then in bottles. 100% oak free
Bottling : The entire production is bottled on fruit or flower days, Descending moon, (according to the Maria Thun calendar) by Justine & Eric Saurel. No sulphites added.
Corks : Natural premium quality cork. FSC certified CRU
Authorised yield : 52 hl/ha
Domain yield : 30 hl/ha on average
Production : 4 000 bottles
Laying down : 5 to 10 years
Montirius Sérine A.O.P Côtes du Rhône Red
Vines situated in ‘Sarrians’ near the parcel ‘Le Clos’. They are protected on two sides by a forest. The micro climate here is cool. They are vines rented to Eric Saurel in 2007 by a neighbor who likes to see our work in Bio-Dynamic culture. He was happy to see his vines pampered as he had done. The Syrah expresses itself like the Syrah of the northern Rhone Valley vines commonly known as ‘Sérine’, thus the name of this cuvee.
Winetasting : A balanced fresh wine revealing hints of lily on the nose. In the mouth, a lovely freshness, a rich balance and silky tannins. A delightful, fresh, light wine for immediate pleasure, accompanied by woodland fruits.
Vine Varieties : Syrah - Grenache
Age of Vines : 50 years old
Parcels : 1 ha
Soil type : Helvetian sand and sandstone
Climate : Mediterranean
Pruning : Goblet or Royat cordon pruning with a maximum of 6 spurs and 2 buds
Harvest : Manual
Winemaking : Traditional, total de-stemming, light crushing, natural indigenous grape yeasts
Ageing : In cement vats without interior lining for 18 months, then in bottles. 100% oak free
Bottling : The entire production is bottled on fruit or flower days, Descending moon, (according to the Maria Thun calendar) by Justine & Eric Saurel. No sulphites added.
Corks : Natural premium quality cork. FSC certified CRU
Authorised yield : 52 hl/ha
Domain yield : 30 hl/ha on average
Production : 4 000 bottles
Laying down : 5 to 10 years