Cuvee de la Montagnere 2024

Mas d’Intras is run by cousins Sébastien Pradal and Denis Robert, who farm 25 holistically-managed hectares across 24 plots in the Ardèche.

What is the Cuvée de la Montagnere?
La Montagnere is Mas d’Intras’s most layered white — a blend of 35%Grenache blanc, 25% Vermentino, 20% Viognier, 15% Clairette, 5% Floréal, from their estate in Valvignères, each variety contributing something different to the final glass. Here the white grapes are all sourced from one Ardèche hillside.

The Viognier and Vermentino adding aromatic generosity and floral lift, and quite noticable in the best way. It also gives off lively notes of pear candies, vanilla essence, thyme and bruised apples. No added sulphites and it shows on the vibrant nose, which is very impressive given the attractive pricepoint!

Rich but not heavy. Aromatic but not obvious. A white that is best with food.
Serve cool, not cold. Excellent with roast chicken, cream-sauced fish, grilled vegetables with olive oil, or aged goat’s cheese.