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Côtes du Rhône La Muse Papilles Blanc, Domaine Montirius 2022
Clos Montirius
Domaine Montirius is one of the Southern Rhône’s benchmark biodynamic estates, founded by Éric and Christine Saurel and today recognised for producing some of the region’s most transparent and terroir driven wines. Based in Sarrians, between Gigondas and Vacqueyras, the domaine farms around sixty hectares across a mosaic of limestone, clay and sandy soils, with all vineyards certified biodynamic since the late 1990s. The name Montirius itself is derived from the names of the family members, MON for Monique, TI for Éric’s father Elie dit Titi, and RIUS from the family surname Saurel. Éric Saurel has long been regarded as one of the pioneers of sulphur free winemaking in the Rhône, working with native yeasts, minimal intervention and élevage methods designed to preserve energy and site expression rather than weight or oak influence. The wines have gained a strong following for combining the generosity of the Southern Rhône with unusual freshness, precision and drinkability.
Côtes du Rhône La Muse Papilles Blanc is a vibrant white blend designed to emphasise freshness and aromatic purity over richness, sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards planted on limestone and sandy clay soils. The wine is produced from southern Rhône white varieties chosen for their ability to retain acidity and floral lift in the warm Mediterranean climate. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts and élevage is carried out in neutral vessels to preserve the immediacy and energy of the fruit. The 2022 vintage delivered ripe yet balanced whites in the Rhône, with concentration tempered by enough freshness to maintain definition and drinkability. The wine shows citrus peel, white peach and pear, alongside white flowers, fennel and a subtle saline mineral edge. The palate is supple yet energetic, with bright acidity, gentle texture and a clean, lightly savoury finish that makes the wine both refreshing and highly versatile at the table.
Origin France, Rhône Valley, Côtes du Rhône
Grapes Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Viognier
Vintage 2022/2023
Alcohol 13.0%
Style Fresh, aromatic, textured
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Indigenous yeast fermentation with élevage in neutral vessels to preserve freshness, purity and aromatic detail with minimal intervention
Notes Biodynamic, Low intervention, Sustainable Viticulture