MONTAGE NOIRE VARTIETALS

MONTAGNE NOIRE is named for a famous hillside located between Carcassonne and Beziers in the Languedoc Region of Southern France. Approximately 25 years ago our oenologists discovered that the soil and weather conditions were perfect for the planting of high varietal grapes. 

The warm Mediterranean climate along with the improvement in the technical aspect of wine making, permits us to produce a fruity wine, deep color containing all the distinguishing characteristics of the varietal grape.

The MONTAGNE NOIRE range has been created by Jean Marc LAFAGE, a French wine maker who has worked extensively in the New World in conjunction with Foncalieu, France.

The Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines are produced from grapes that are picked at optimum ripeness. Long fermentation on the skin gives a deeply colored, full flavored wine with a lingering finish. It partners perfectly with red meats, game and casseroles.

The Syrah is a powerful red wine, deep in color with a delicious full fruit flavor.

Our Sauvignon Blanc is dry, fresh crispy with a pronounced varietal bouquet.

The Montagne Noire Chardonnay is produced using Australian wine making techniques resulting in a stylish top quality wine with a rich toasty bouquet and great depth on the palate.

The two split varietals are also in the tradition of Australia and are not easily found in the French wine trade. The Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot produces wines reminiscent of the great Bordeaux and the Grenache/Sauvignon Blanc produce a totally unique wine with extraordinary fruit.