Stéphane Montez, Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard : 3 Saint-Joseph and 3 Syrah - Saint-Joseph, Rhône - 6 Bottles (0.75L)

Stéphane Montez :

1) Saint-Joseph Cuvée du Papy 2023
The Saint-Joseph Cuvée du Papy stands out with its deep, brilliant red color. It reveals aromas of ripe red and black fruits, pepper, and fine spices, with subtle floral notes. On the palate, it is silky, structured, and well-balanced, with a long, elegant finish. This wine seduces with its refinement and aging potential. It is made from 100% Syrah grapes.
The 2023 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, allowing for a healthy and perfectly ripe harvest. This wine reflects the full potential of this remarkable year, combining balance, finesse, and expression of the terroir.
The Domaine du Monteillet, renowned in the Rhône Valley for its elegant and balanced wines, emphasizes traditional viticulture and careful vinification in order to reveal the typical characteristics of its terroirs.
Located in the northern Rhône, the vineyard benefits from a Mediterranean climate with continental influences and clay-limestone soils that are ideal for Syrah. Sustainable vine cultivation guarantees high-quality grapes in every vintage.
Food and wine pairings: Saint-Joseph Cuvée du Papy is the perfect accompaniment to grilled or sauced red meats, game, duck, and mature cheeses.

2) Syrah à Papa 2024
Stéphane Montez’s Syrah à Papa charms with its ruby-red color and purplish highlights. The nose reveals notes of red fruit, pepper, and licorice. On the palate, it is powerful, dense, and tannic.
Made exclusively from Syrah, the iconic grape variety of the northern Rhône Valley, this red wine perfectly expresses the Montez signature: a precise balance between crisp fruit, aromatic elegance, and mineral purity.
The vines are rooted on steep granite slopes around Chavanay, in the heart of the Northern Rhône. The harvest, carried out entirely by hand, ensures the picking of perfectly ripe berries, essential for the Syrah’s refined and indulgent expression.
Food and wine pairings: Perfect with grilled meats, rabbit stew, or cheese.

Yves Cuilleron :

3) Saint-Joseph Les Pierres Sèches 2024
100% Syrah A blend from various plots that expresses the freshness and distinctive character of the terroir. The name of this cuvée pays homage to the dry-stone walls that dot the vineyards of the Northern Rhône Valley.
The color is a purplish red that evokes power and freshness. The nose is crisp with juicy, tangy red fruits; notes of pepper evoke the typical character of Syrah. The palate is seductive and balanced, with the fruit expressing freshness and richness.
A Saint-Joseph that is a pleasure to drink, whether enjoyed for its youthful aromas or as it ages from 5 years onward.
Pair with a veal steak served with chanterelle mushrooms and sautéed new potatoes.

4) Syrah Les Vignes d'à Côté 2025
The Syrah from the Yves CUILLERON estate stands out for its brilliant red color. The nose is pleasant and aromatic, with notes of fresh red fruit. On the palate, these fresh red fruit flavors are present, accented by the Syrah’s spicy notes.
Made from 100% Syrah, this wine is a blend from plots located on the edges of the crus within the Collines Rhodaniennes IGP, and is aged for eight months, split equally between barrels and tanks.
Best enjoyed young, within 3–4 years.
Food and wine pairings: Pair with charcuterie or grilled meats such as beef skewers.

5) Saint-Joseph Clos de Cuminaille 2023
The Saint-Joseph Clos de Cuminaille from Domaine Pierre Gaillard stands out with its deep, brilliant red color and ruby and purple highlights.
The nose offers notes of fresh fruit that evolve into spicy notes, as well as cocoa and slightly smoky dried leaves. The freshness, the true backbone of this wine, is enhanced by notes of pepper and spices. The tannins are soft and persistent, making this a wine of great nobility.
Domaine Pierre Gaillard, located on the granite terraces of the northern Rhône Valley, practices meticulous and respectful viticulture. The Syrah expresses itself here with purity and intensity, offering a wine of great finesse, aromatic, elegant, and deeply marked by its terroir.
Food and wine pairings: This Clos de Cuminaille calls for fine red meat dishes such as Black Angus beef, duck breast, roast poultry, or characterful dishes such as sautéed veal or leg of lamb.

6) Syrah Terres de Mandrin 2023
The Syrah Terres de Mandrin from Domaine Pierre Gaillard reveals a deep red color with purple highlights, bright and seductive.
The nose opens with intense aromas of ripe black fruits—blackberry, blackcurrant—enhanced by delicate peppery and spicy notes typical of Syrah. With aeration, slightly smoky and licorice nuances appear, adding complexity and character. On the palate, the attack is supple, supported by a beautiful freshness. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, offering an elegant structure and a lingering finish with spicy accents.
From the granite terroirs of the northern Rhône Valley, this wine sincerely expresses all the finesse and intensity of Syrah, in a balanced, indulgent, and harmonious style.
Food and wine pairings: Ideal with grilled meats, rib of beef, duck breast, roast poultry, or slow-cooked dishes with herbs and spices.