The story of Christophe Semaska begins in 1988 when he started the restoration of the renowned Château de Montlys. Montlys was once part of one of France's most famous castles, Château d’Ampuis. Later, the estates were redistributed, and both castles were separated. This gave him ownership of the most northern vineyards of the Rhône and one of the most enviable terroirs of Côte-Rôtie. Since then, there has been a continuously evolving path towards perfection, striving to achieve the ultimate expression of Syrah and Viognier. The wines are gems, intended for special occasions, with unparalleled class and complexity. After the First World War (1914-1918) and the devastating phylloxera plague of the previous century, Château de Montlys disappeared from many dining tables for 70 years. But since Christophe took over the estate, there has been only one ambition: to reach the absolute pinnacle of the northern Rhône. Those who have had the privilege of enjoying his delicacies know that these are no ordinary wines. "Qui sait deguster du vin ne boit plus de vin … mais goûte des secrets!" (Salvador Dali)
Beautiful bright deep red with purple accents. Expressive nose, complex, dark fruit with spicy notes of cinnamon and clove. Chubby with a nice fresh texture and licorice in the final. Silky and noble tannins.
Beautiful bright deep red with purple accents. Expressive nose, complex, dark fruit with spicy notes of cinnamon and clove. Chubby with a nice fresh texture and licorice in the final. Silky and noble tannins.
Dark red with violet tints.
Nose : Powerful nose dominated by red berries and delicate oak aromas.
Palate : Powerful attack. Round and supple tannins.
Overall : Eye : Dark red with violets tints. Nose : Powerful nose dominated by red berries and delicate oak aromas. Palate : Powerful attack. Round and supple tannins.
Dark red with violet tints.
Nose : Powerful nose dominated by red berries and delicate oak aromas.
Palate : Powerful attack. Round and supple tannins.
Overall : Eye : Dark red with violets tints. Nose : Powerful nose dominated by red berries and delicate oak aromas. Palate : Powerful attack. Round and supple tannins.
Dark red with violet tints.
Nose : Powerful nose dominated by red berries and delicate oak aromas.
Palate : Powerful attack. Round and supple tannins.
Overall : Eye : Dark red with violets tints. Nose : Powerful nose dominated by red berries and delicate oak aromas. Palate : Powerful attack. Round and supple tannins.
Eye : Brilliant clear golden yellow.
Nose : Intensely flowery (violets), and fruity (apricot, peaches and citrus).
Palate : Fresh and round. Rich, unctuous and full bodied.
Overall : Harmonious with light acidity and round fleshy fruits.Delicate and elegant.
Eye : Brilliant clear golden yellow.
Nose : Intensely flowery (violets), and fruity (apricot, peaches and citrus).
Palate : Fresh and round. Rich, unctuous and full bodied.
Overall : Harmonious with light acidity and round fleshy fruits.Delicate and elegant.
Eye : Red black with deep dark tints.
Nose : Small black fruits, liquorice and roasted notes and oriental spices. Powerful and intense aromas.
Palate : Powerful attack with important tannic structure. Rich and concentrated. Fully expressive of the terroir.
Overall : Great ageing potential, structured and concentrated with a rare intensity of flavour and colour.
Beautiful bright deep red with purple accents. Expressive nose, complex, dark fruit with spicy notes of cinnamon and clove. Chubby with a nice fresh texture and licorice in the final. Silky and noble tannins.
Eye : Brilliant clear golden yellow.
Nose : Intensely flowery (violets), and fruity (apricot, peaches and citrus).
Palate : Fresh and round. Rich, unctuous and full bodied.
Overall : Harmonious with light acidity and round fleshy fruits.Delicate and elegant.
Beautiful bright deep red with purple accents. Expressive nose, complex, dark fruit with spicy notes of cinnamon and clove. Chubby with a nice fresh texture and licorice in the final. Silky and noble tannins.
Beautiful bright deep red with purple accents. Expressive nose, complex, dark fruit with spicy notes of cinnamon and clove. Chubby with a nice fresh texture and licorice in the final. Silky and noble tannins.
Beautiful bright deep red with purple accents. Expressive nose, complex, dark fruit with spicy notes of cinnamon and clove. Chubby with a nice fresh texture and licorice in the final. Silky and noble tannins.
