Winemaker Notes
Domaine Montrose Solis Lumen orange wine exudes the citrus, sun and spices of the Southern French countryside. Its rich aromas and tannins will perfectly complement your aperitifs with friends, Asian cuisine and cheese platters.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2025 Domaine Montrose SOLIS LUMEN PAYS D’OC presents a light salmon color; aromas of fragrant dried herbs with a hint of apricot seed; medium-bodied, firm and steady across the palate; peach skin and subtle earth tones unfold into a composed, lingering finish marked by a faint graphite edge. With herb-crusted Hamachi, apricot kernel oil, and a touch of ash salt, the wine snaps into focus—the herbal lift, the quiet fruit, and that mineral edge all aligning with striking clarity. (Tasted: 3/31/26, San Francisco, CA)
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
A small category representing the wines that either fall outside of appellation lines or don’t subscribe to the law and traditions set forth by the French government within certain classified appellations, “Vin De France” is a catch-all that includes some of the most basic French wines as well as those of superior quality. The category includes large production, value-driven wines. It also includes some that were made with a great deal of creativity, diligence and talent by those who desire to make wine outside of governmental restrictions. These used to be called Vin de Table (table wine) but were renamed to compete with other European countries' wines of similar quality.