Domaine du Monteillet - Côte Rôtie - Fortis Rouge 2008

Wine:

The domaine du Monteillet's red Cuvée "Fortis" 2008 sums up all the emotion which Côte-Rôtie is capable of giving. The wine gives off power, "Fortis" means courage and solidity in Latin. Under the innate power of this terroir, the wine hides a suppleness and incredible pleasantness. Don't come looking for any coarseness here, everything takes place within a tenderness of quality fruit. Superb!

Vinification:

100% destemmed, cold maceration for 1 week, punching down of the cap once a day for 3 to 4 weeks, pumping over once a day for 3 to 4 weeks, long, progressive fermentation. Low pressure pneumatic pressing in order not to burst the seeds. Aging for a period of 19 months in new, French oak, demi-muids (580 litre barrels).

Color:

Deep ruby colour.

Nose:

Intense on the nose, red fruit (blackcurrant) and vanilla aromas, with hints of coffee roasting.

Palate:

Great finesse on the palate, the tannins are well rounded and mellow. Long, silky finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C. Decant 30 mins before drinking

Food and wine pairing:

Colvert duck, veal in figs, fillet of duckling in mushrooms, roe deer, maigret of duck, cheeses

Cellar aging:

Enjoy up to and including 2022

Domaine du Monteillet has seen 10 generations of wine makers from father to son. Stéphane Montez, who currently runs the estate, brings with him a knowledge of wine making in New Zealand and Australia. The estate's wines get their extraordinary qualities from this coming together of modernity and tradition.