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Côtes du Rhône La Muse Papilles Rouge, 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 Rouge is a vibrant, fruit driven blend designed to capture the immediacy and drinkability of Southern Rhône varieties while retaining the freshness and balance that define the Montirius style. Sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards planted on limestone and sandy clay soils, the wine emphasises purity of fruit and aromatic clarity rather than extraction or heaviness. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts and gentle handling, with élevage in neutral vessels preserving freshness and texture without overt oak influence. The 2022 vintage delivered ripe, expressive fruit in the Rhône while maintaining enough natural acidity to give the wines lift and energy. The wine shows black cherry, wild raspberry and plum, layered with violet florals, cracked pepper, garrigue herbs and subtle earthy spice. The palate is supple and energetic, with soft tannins, bright acidity and a savoury finish that makes the wine highly approachable while still retaining clear Rhône character and structure.
Origin France, Rhône Valley, Côtes du Rhône
Grapes Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Vintage 2022
Alcohol 13.5%
Style Juicy, savoury, vibrant
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Indigenous yeast fermentation with gentle extraction and élevage in neutral vessels to preserve freshness, purity and aromatic detail with minimal intervention
Notes Biodynamic, Low intervention, Sustainable Viticulture