Country: France  Region: Rhone  Vintage: 2019 Category: Red Wine  Colour: Red Producer: Domaine de Montine Grignan les Adhémar is the new aoc for Tricastin and Domaine de Montine is one of the best-known names here. A family business, just outside Grignan, this has well-placed vines and makes wine in all three colours. Why buy from here? The answer is freshness. This part of the Rhône is almost at an intermediary stage between north and south. The syrah grape works well here as do all the whites, ripening without undue haste, and the wines are inexpensive and quality on the way up.The domaine was established in 1933 when Albert Monteillet bought the land and is now run by Melina Monteillet, the fourth generation to take the reins. Surrounded by lavender fields she farms without using chemicals, either pesticides or herbicides, and all fertilisers are organic. The soil is chalk and light clay, and work in the vineyards is all done by hand so each vine gets individual attention and green harvesting lowers yields before the ripe grapes are harvested at night for maximum freshness. Grape Variety: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah The Grenache grapes find their concentration on Grillon’s village plateau, thanks to a rolled pebbles soil. The Syrah will express its delicacy on the limestone soils of Taulignan. WINE GROWING PROCESS : The provision in organic fertilizer is strictly reserved to the plot of land concerned, and is done in a respectful ground/plant harmony. Tillage and grass covering are done one row out of two.Manual work on growing vines. High trellising (3 or 4 wires). Green harvest and leaf thinning depending on the vintage.We practice morning harvest. WINEMAKING PROCESS : Just as simple as possible, in order to respect the fruitiness and the freshness of this cuvée. The grapes are 100% destemmed. Quite short fermentation and maceration : only one week. Daily pumping over and temperature's control twice a day..Alcohol degree : 13% MATCHING FOOD AND WINE : This cheerful wine is a perfect match with thyme roasted local lamb chops, or with a creamy goat cheese. It is the ideal wine to share with friends around a fine meat platter. WINE AGING POTENTIAL : Enjoy as soon as you come home... or within 3 to 5 years. WINEMAKER'S TASTING This Côte du Rhône first scent is very expressive and reveals a beautiful freshness around small red berries. This generous wine will gladly be shared with friends.These well ripen Grenache grapes will be delightful for the palate. The softness and mellow tannins make you immediately feel like having another glass!Long and expressive in mouth, underlined by a very pleasant touch of violet.