WINERY OF THE MOMENT:
Château Mont-Redon – Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
"I cannot think of anyone in this region these days that makes
superior wines to Mont-Redon’s magical bottlings." John Gilman – The Cellar,
Issue 32 March-April 2011
Château Mont-Redon will be familiar to those who know and love
Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The superb quality of it’s vineyards has been recognised
throughout history.
With almost 100 hectares under vine, the majority of Mont-Redon’s vineyards are
located in the appellations most favoured area, the high plateau which is
covered in the large round pudding stones that Châteauneuf is so well known for.
This remarkable property is in fact a single vineyard.
The entire winery has been completely renewed and is now climate controlled.
Rows of oak barriques have replaced the old large foudres of yester-year, and
large temperature controlled stainless steel vats now line the walls, resulting
in wines of freshness and finesse in both red and white wines. Mont-Redon is
clearly a candidate for best value producer of the Southern Rhone.
2009 Château Mont-Redon Blanc
(Grenache Blanc)
Gls 19.00 Btl 95.00
Light, bright straw yellow. Powerful aromas of citrus and stone
fruits, minerals, and bath salts with an almost nuttiness. Well focused but
generous with a lively mineral smoke finish.
“Their Châteauneuf Blanc is penetrating, textured and vinous, a
good strong food wine.”
Jacqueline Friedrich, The Wines of France.
2008 Château Mont-Redon Rouge (Grenache,
Shiraz, Mouvedre)
Gls 19.00 Btl 95.00
This seamless wine shows depth and classic Châteauneuf character
in abundance. Elegantly structured with impeccable balance and fine tannins,
this wine drinks magnificently already.
“Vivid Ruby. Red berries and cherry on the nose, accented by a hint of vanilla
that comes up with air. Silky in texture and fresh, offering black raspberry
flavours and mounting spiciness. Shows no rough edges and finishes with
lingering spiciness and good clarity. This drinks well now.” Stephen Tanzer,
March/April 2011
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