Chateau Mont Redon Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone Wine, Complete Guide

Mont Redon Chateau

Learn everything about Chateau Mont Redon, Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting notes, wine and food pairing tips, best vintages, a history of the property and information on the vineyards and winemaking. If you want to read about other important wineries and wine makers from the Rhone valley: Links to all Rhone Valley Wine Producer Profiles

Chateau Mont Redon History, Overview

Chateau Mont Redon is the largest wine producer in Chateauneuf du Pape with 165 hectares of land to their name. That includes 100 hectares planted with vines. They also own several hectares of vines in Lirac and the Cotes du Rhone appellation.

Not only is Chateau Mont Redon the largest producer of Chateauneuf du Pape wine, they are also one of the oldest estates with the longest histories in the Southern Rhone Valley.

The ancient Romans were the first people to cultivate grapes at what we know of today as Chateau Mont Redon.

However the official vineyards of Chateau Mont Redon can be dated as far back as 1344, when it was known as Mourredon. The name Mont Redon as you can guess morphed from Mourredon over the centuries.

During the 17th century, the property was acquired by the d’Astier family, who passed it down to the Mathieu family, owners of Chateau Andre Mathieu today.

Chateau Mont Redon The Modern Era

However, the modern era for Chateau Mont Redon begins in 1923, when the property was managed by Henri Plantin, a contemporary of the legendary Baron Pierre Le Roy. Henri Plantin and Baron Le Roy were both instrumental in the creation of the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation.

At the time, believe it or not, the estate was only 2.5 hectares of vines that were widely dispersed across the appellation. It was due to the drive and vision of Henri Plantin that Chateau Mont Redon became perhaps the largest vineyard in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation.

By 1972, the vineyard had increased to 72 hectares. The estate has continued to be passed on to the next generation and the efforts to increase the size of the vineyards as continued as well to its current 100 hectare size today.

Chateau Mont Redon is famous for producing many of the best wines from the 1950’s and 1960’s in Chateauneuf du Pape. Some of those wines, if well stored, can provide a lot of pleasure even today!

Mont Redon continues as a family run company. Today, Pierre Fabre and Yann Abeille, Henri Plantin’s descendants, are in charge of managing the estate.

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Chateau Mont Redon Vineyards, Wines, Winemaking

The massive 186 hectare estate of Mont Redon includes over 100 hectares planted with vines. 80 hectares are used for planting red wine grape varieties and 20 hectares are reserved for white wine grapes.

The vines average 45 years of age, which is due to the continuous planting program at the property.

The terroir is is basically in three different sections of their vineyard with rocks, stones, red clay and limestone soils. Although that varies as you might expect, due to the estates enormous size.

All 13 allowable grape varieties are planted at Mont Redon. They use many technical advances at the property, including optical sorting machines.

Generally speaking, during harvest, the grapes are picked one variety at a time, starting with the Syrah, then Grenache then Mourvedre.

Chateau Mont Redon produces only two wines, 1 red Chateauneuf du Pape and 1 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc.

Chateau Mont Redon Chateauneuf du Pape – The main wine from the estate is made from blending 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Cinsault and 5% Mourvedre with various amounts of Counoise, Muscardin, Vaccarese and other allowable grape varieties.

The grapes are 100% destemmed. The grapes are co fermented. Vinification takes place in large, stainless steel vats. The wine is aged in a combination of concrete vats, old oak barrels and 20% new, French oak barrels for 12 months before bottling.

Roughly 50% of the wine is aged in barrels and the remainder is aged in tank. Close to 30,000 cases of wine are produced each year.

Chateau Mont Redon Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is made from a blend of 40% Grenache Blanc, 25% Bourboulenc, 20% Clairettes, 10% Roussanne and 5% Picpoul.

The wine is aged in 100% new, French oak barrels for 5 months before bottling. The average annual production is close to 5,500 cases of wine in every vintage. This is the largest production of any white wine in the appellation.

When to Drink Chateau Mont Redon, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Mont Redon can be enjoyed on the young side if decanted for 1-2 hours. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Chateau Mont Redon is usually better with 3-6 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 4-15 years after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Mont Redon with Wine, Food Pairing Tips

Chateau Mont Redon is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Mont Redon is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed, grilled dishes, sausage, barbecue and cassoulet. Domaine Mont Redon is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.

The white wine of Chateau Mont Redon is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

From time to time, Chateau Mont Redon also produces a branded wine for export sold as Les Brusquieres from Chateauneuf du Pape. Chateau Mont Redon also produces red and white wine in the Cotes du Rhone and Lirac appellations where they own 51 hectares of vines.

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Château Mont-Redon Wine Tasting Notes

19 Vintages 50,071 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating

2021
94
Yellow gold in color, the wine instantly focuses you on its floral character made even better by its nuances of orange liqueur, cut grass, banana, and Meyer lemon rind. The concentrated palate is cut, sharp and mineral driven, with freshness, lift, definition and layers of sweet, ripe, pure, white and yellow fruits. The wine is produced from a blend of about 70% Grenache Blanc and 30% Clairette. Drink from 2024-2032.

Yellow gold in color, the wine instantly focuses you on its floral character made even better by its nuances of orange liqueur, cut grass, banana, and Meyer lemon rind. The concentrated palate is cut, sharp and mineral driven, with freshness, lift, definition and layers of sweet, ripe, pure, white and yellow fruits. The wine is produced from a blend of about 70% Grenache Blanc and 30% Clairette. Drink from 2024-2032.

211 Views   Tasted
2021
90
The nose opens with olives, garrigue, flowers and red fruits. Medium-bodied, forward, chewy, and with an herbal edge to the peppery fruit on the palate and in the finish. The blend is 60% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre, and various other allowable grape varieties. Drink from 2024-2031.

The nose opens with olives, garrigue, flowers and red fruits. Medium-bodied, forward, chewy, and with an herbal edge to the peppery fruit on the palate and in the finish. The blend is 60% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre, and various other allowable grape varieties. Drink from 2024-2031.

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2020
95
Showing a nice depth of color, the wine instantly focuses on its flowers, black raspberries, earth and peppery spice characteristics. Produced from a blend of about 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvedre, this is one of the most successful wines of the vintage. There is a plushness and polish here along with nice darkness to the fruits that resonates on the palate and in the finish. Drink from 2023-2038.

Showing a nice depth of color, the wine instantly focuses on its flowers, black raspberries, earth and peppery spice characteristics. Produced from a blend of about 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvedre, this is one of the most successful wines of the vintage. There is a plushness and polish here along with nice darkness to the fruits that resonates on the palate and in the finish. Drink from 2023-2038.

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2020
91
Flowers and red fruits are what you initially notice. Medium-bodied, soft and polished with a supple texture to the red fruits on the palate, there is a nice sweetness and purity here, along with a dash of cocoa in the endnote that will be delicious to enjoy on release. The majority of the blend is old vine Grenache and Syrah with a liberal dose of Mourvedre and various other allowable grape varieties. Drink from 2022-2031.

Flowers and red fruits are what you initially notice. Medium-bodied, soft and polished with a supple texture to the red fruits on the palate, there is a nice sweetness and purity here, along with a dash of cocoa in the endnote that will be delicious to enjoy on release. The majority of the blend is old vine Grenache and Syrah with a liberal dose of Mourvedre and various other allowable grape varieties. Drink from 2022-2031.

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2019
92
Showing a nice depth of color, the fruit is equally dark here with a focus on plums and black cherries. On the palate, the wine is rich, lush, round and full-bodied with a nice soft texture on the mid-palate and in the spicy, peppery, dark red berry and spice-filled finish. Mont Redon ages extremely well, so if you are not in a hurry, let it rest for 5-7 or more years. The wine averages 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and various assorted red grape varietals. Drink from 2026 - 2040

Showing a nice depth of color, the fruit is equally dark here with a focus on plums and black cherries. On the palate, the wine is rich, lush, round and full-bodied with a nice soft texture on the mid-palate and in the spicy, peppery, dark red berry and spice-filled finish. Mont Redon ages extremely well, so if you are not in a hurry, let it rest for 5-7 or more years. The wine averages 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and various assorted red grape varietals. Drink from 2026 - 2040

4,445 Views   Tasted
2019
90
White peach, grilled nuts, pineapple and citrus notes come through with ease on the nose. On the palate, the wine is forward, fresh and fruity, with a supple, fresh, juicy, palate presence. You can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2022 - 2029

White peach, grilled nuts, pineapple and citrus notes come through with ease on the nose. On the palate, the wine is forward, fresh and fruity, with a supple, fresh, juicy, palate presence. You can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2022 - 2029

1,502 Views   Tasted
2018
90
With good color, the wine is spicy, round, fresh and shows chalky tannins to all the sweet cherries in the medium-bodied, refined finish. The wine averages 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and various assorted red grape varietals.

With good color, the wine is spicy, round, fresh and shows chalky tannins to all the sweet cherries in the medium-bodied, refined finish. The wine averages 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and various assorted red grape varietals.

3,018 Views   Tasted
2017
90
With meaty dark cherries, spice and herbs on the nose, the wine is medium/full bodied, with sweet, ripe, cherry and fennel oriented finish. The wine blends 57% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 12% Mourvedre and various other allowable grape varieties.

With meaty dark cherries, spice and herbs on the nose, the wine is medium/full bodied, with sweet, ripe, cherry and fennel oriented finish. The wine blends 57% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 12% Mourvedre and various other allowable grape varieties.

1,980 Views   Tasted
2016
92
Forward and already a pleasure to drink, the wine is all about its kirsch, spicy dark cherry, thyme and earthy garrigue core on the nose and palate. Elegantly styled, with plenty of sweet, ripe, red fruits in the finish, you should be able to enjoy this over the next 12-15 years with ease.

Forward and already a pleasure to drink, the wine is all about its kirsch, spicy dark cherry, thyme and earthy garrigue core on the nose and palate. Elegantly styled, with plenty of sweet, ripe, red fruits in the finish, you should be able to enjoy this over the next 12-15 years with ease.

5,202 Views   Tasted
2015
92
Medium bodied, with sweet, ripe, red fruits, herbs, licorice and even a bit of spice. The wine has good concentration of flavor and soft, silky textures in the finish.

Medium bodied, with sweet, ripe, red fruits, herbs, licorice and even a bit of spice. The wine has good concentration of flavor and soft, silky textures in the finish.

2,930 Views   Tasted
2014
89
Round, fresh, bright, forward, early drinking, medium bodied, kirsch and herb filled, peppery charmer. Good character but not quite enough volume.

Round, fresh, bright, forward, early drinking, medium bodied, kirsch and herb filled, peppery charmer. Good character but not quite enough volume.

2,117 Views   Tasted
2013
88
Hints of thyme, herbs and kirsch, with a soft, forward, polished, fresh cherry filled finish.

Hints of thyme, herbs and kirsch, with a soft, forward, polished, fresh cherry filled finish.

3,840 Views   Tasted
2012
89
Light in color, medium bodied in weight, with a fresh, bright, crisp, spicy, red berry fruit and pepper character. This is not a wine for aging.

Light in color, medium bodied in weight, with a fresh, bright, crisp, spicy, red berry fruit and pepper character. This is not a wine for aging.

3,555 Views   Tasted
2010
90
Not a lot of flash. Instead you discover peppery black raspberries, garrigue, earth and cherries, with concentrated layers of ripe, juicy, spicy, red plums, soft textures and good freshness.

Not a lot of flash. Instead you discover peppery black raspberries, garrigue, earth and cherries, with concentrated layers of ripe, juicy, spicy, red plums, soft textures and good freshness.

3,538 Views   Tasted
2009
89
This medium bodied, soft, forward wine is already serving up its cherry, pepper, herb and spicy charms. This is not a wine for long term aging. It will probably be best on the young side.

This medium bodied, soft, forward wine is already serving up its cherry, pepper, herb and spicy charms. This is not a wine for long term aging. It will probably be best on the young side.

4,671 Views   Tasted
1998
90
Fully mature, this elegant, soft, spicy, kirsch filled wine does not want further aging. Medium bodied, earthy, and with a red, berry character, there is no reason not to be popping cork on this today.

Fully mature, this elegant, soft, spicy, kirsch filled wine does not want further aging. Medium bodied, earthy, and with a red, berry character, there is no reason not to be popping cork on this today.

3,984 Views   Tasted
1978
75
Tea in color, this is clearly past its prime. The fruit has mostly faded away. Traces of red berries remain in the light, tart finish.

Tea in color, this is clearly past its prime. The fruit has mostly faded away. Traces of red berries remain in the light, tart finish.

3,194 Views   Tasted
1966
82
Severely fading, but not completely faded away, if you took a deep look below all the garrigue, underbrush, herbs, tobacco and spice, there were the last few remaining vestiges of peppery red pit fruits and greenery. Not a bad wine per se, just tired and ready to get going on its forever nap. If you have a bottle, drink it sooner than later before the last drops of fruit are lost.

Severely fading, but not completely faded away, if you took a deep look below all the garrigue, underbrush, herbs, tobacco and spice, there were the last few remaining vestiges of peppery red pit fruits and greenery. Not a bad wine per se, just tired and ready to get going on its forever nap. If you have a bottle, drink it sooner than later before the last drops of fruit are lost.

1,783 Views   Tasted
1964
82
Drinkable, but well past its prime, the wine focuses on spices, earth and tobacco, with glimpses of red fruits found now and again. Medium-bodied, bright and with an earthy finish, this is not a wine to hold as it is probaby decades past its prime.

Drinkable, but well past its prime, the wine focuses on spices, earth and tobacco, with glimpses of red fruits found now and again. Medium-bodied, bright and with an earthy finish, this is not a wine to hold as it is probaby decades past its prime.

2,293 Views   Tasted