Le Bistro Montmija
Vin de France
Montmija has been an organic benchmark since the 1970s, when patriarch and visionary Jean Vialade was the driving force behind the conversion of the family's vineyard in Ribaute to organic. Bistro Montmija is the fruity, thirst-quenching version of this label made in the spirit of a delicate, subtle wine for pleasure. The pictures are a reference to C. Bot's painting of Claude Vialade in Ribaute in her early years as a winemaker. These 'everyday' labels require special care in order to create a disconnect between this great discovery and its price. This is our challenge! The ‘Bistro' label involves subscribing to an ethos where everyone gets to ndulge in organic wines. It is about convincing you that organic wines turn the enjoyment of wine into an ethical approach based on an economy that respects the world and its equilibrium.
Silver - Contest Anivin de France 2023
Grenache Syrah Merlot
10-12°C
This wine is grown in vineyards located on fertile soils around Béziers in Languedoc. The climate is Mediterranean – it is hot and dry but the influence of the sea makes for some great diurnal temperature variations which allow the grapes to reach peak ripeness.
The vines are trained using the Cordon de Royat and Guyot systems so that maximum airflow can get to the clusters. Part of the vineyard is irrigated in response to the water stress the vines undergo. The vineyard is organically managed and certified.
Harvesting takes place by night to avoid temperature spikes during the day. The grapes are macerated for a short period of time (2 to 4 hours) in the presses. Pressing is followed by settling, which allows clear juice to be extracted, after which yeast is added. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at moderate temperatures (14 - 16°C) for about two weeks.
This wine can be enjoyed as an apéritif and also makes the perfect partner for salads, chicken or exotic foods.
The colour is light, pink with bluish highlights. The nose is fresh and fruity with notes of fresh strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant bud. The palate is fresh, ample and compelling.
