Montirius "Le Village' Vacqueryas 2018

Wine Name and Vintage

Montirius Le Village A.O.P Vacqueyras Red 2018

Grape Varietals

70% Grenache – 30% Syrah

Region

Vacqueyras, Southern Rhône, France

Viticulture

Vines average 25 years old on **5 hectares** of 'Garrigues' soil and blue marl clay. The Mediterranean climate supports careful Goblet and Royat cordon pruning for optimal yields of **30 hl/ha**, well below the authorized **35 hl/ha**.

Winemaking and Aging

Harvest: Manual harvest ensures grape integrity.
Winemaking: Traditional techniques with total de-stemming, light crushing, and fermentation using natural indigenous yeasts.
Aging: One winter in unlined cement vats, then bottled. 100% oak-free. Bottled during fruit or flower days under the Descending Moon according to the Maria Thun calendar.
Additional Notes: No sulphites added during bottling. Uses FSC-certified natural premium corks.

Tasting Notes

A lovely, easily drinkable wine with melted tannins. Aromas of mouth-watering red fruits give way to a beautiful tannic structure.

Food Pairing

Ideal with Provençal dishes, roasted lamb, or Mediterranean vegetables. Serve at 60°-64°F.

Montirius, a 140-acre estate located in the southern Rhône Valley at the foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail, has been a Bio-Dynamic vineyard since 1996. This family-run domain, with vine classifications in Vacqueyras, Gigondas, and Côtes du Rhône, has roots tracing back to the mid-20th century. Currently, Eric and Christine Saurel, along with their children Manon, Justine, and Marius, oversee the estate. Montirius is recognized as the first Bio-Dynamic estate in the Southern Rhône Valley. To capture the unique Terroir and character of each plot, they ferment their wines exclusively in unlined concrete vats, allowing the wines to fully express the land's distinct qualities.