Winemaker Notes
Montrose is located in the South of France in the Languedoc, a few kilometers from Pézenas and the Mediterranean Sea. Solis Lumen is Latin for "The Light of the Sun," a fundamental element of the Sud de France. The long hours of sunlight here allows the wine to reach its full potential and is an important feature of the Southern French lifestyle. The Coste family has made wine in the South of France, near the Mediterranean Sea since 1701.
"My family has made wine in the Languedoc for nine generations. The Mediterranean Sea, the wind and the sun are fundamental elements of our region. They shape our wines and participate in our South of France art de vivre. Our wines are carbon neutral. To preserve the planet, we use lightweight eco-friendly bottles and we measure, reduce and compensate 100% of our carbon emissions." - Olivier Coste, Owner & Winemaker
France’s Burgundy region sets the benchmark worldwide for legendary Chardonnay, but charming examples at approachable price points can be found throughout the country.
Burgundy’s cool, continental climate and Jurassic limestone soils are perfect for the production of elegant Chardonnays of various styles. Chablis, the northernmost region of Burgundy, is a paradise for any lover of bright, firm and often age-worthy versions. The villages of Côte de Beaune in the Cote d’Or offer rich and complex but vibrant examples at premium price points, which also can handle decades of aging.
The Mâconnais in Burgundy’s south and the Languedoc to its southwest produce fruity, soft, value-driven Chardonnay. France’s mountainous Jura shines with its offbeat styles ranging from the everyday, fruit-forward and fine, high quality examples to Cremant (sparkling) and Macvin (a fortified wine).