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Castillo de Monjardin Winery Guide
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Last updated: November 22, 2023
Winery Overview
Nestled in the picturesque San Esteban zone of Tierra Estella within the DO Navarra, Castillo Monjardin stands as a stunning and innovative bodega. Renowned for their exceptional cask-fermented Chardonnays and Merlots, the winery boasts an expansive 120-hectare expanse of single vineyards strategically positioned on slopes to harness the optimal climatic conditions. Situated at an altitude of 600 meters, their vineyards benefit from a unique microclimate that imparts a captivating aromatic profile and profound depth to their wines.
A true gem within the vineyard is its magnificent 4000-square-meter wine cellar; designed with meticulous attention to detail, it is ingeniously integrated into the slope, allowing for precise temperature control at every stage of the winemaking process. Grapes are harvested with the utmost care, employing mechanical techniques to preserve their pristine quality. Specifically, the Chardonnay grapes are selectively harvested during the cooler nighttime hours, harnessing the advantages of lower temperatures.
Castillo Monjardin’s commitment to quality extends beyond the vineyards and into their state-of-the-art wine cellar, ensuring that every step of the winemaking journey reflects their unwavering dedication to producing remarkable wines.
White grapes are put directly from picking into a closed pneumatic press. This 8 hr process constantly rotates, allowing the grapes to be pressed naturally by their own weight, hopefully leaving unripe grapes intact. Castillo de Monjardin invented this process and only produces 50% yield-free-run juices. Most of the white grape must is used for Chardonnay, fermented in stainless steel vats, and then aged in oak barrels.
Red wines are produced using the Bordeaux method. After the grapes are de-stemmed and crushed, they enter a long fermentation process followed by malo-lactic fermentation in stainless steel. Then, depending on the varietal and vintage, they are separated by young and Crianza and Reservas to be sent to age in oak casks.
Wines produced
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Castillo de Monjardin Gran Reserva Red
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. In oak for 24 months. -
Castillo de Monjardin Chardonnay Reserva White
100% Chardonnay, 6 months in Cask. -
Castillo de Monjardin Chardonnay White
100% Chardonnay, young, 13% Alcohol, fermented in Stainless steel. -
Castillo de Monjardin Reserva Red
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Tempranillo. 18 months in oak cask. -
Castillo de Monjardin Crianza Red
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 20% Tempranillo. In oak casks for 12 months. -
Castillo de Monjardin Crianza Merlot Red
100% Merlot. -
Tintico
Experimental and new. Merlot and Tempranillo. 10 days of fermentation, 3 months in Cask. -
Castillo de Monjardin Chardonnay Fermentado en Barrica
100% Chardonnay, picked at night low temp, and fermented in oak cask for 3 months. -
Castillo de Monjardin Rosado
100% Merlot, fermented at low temperatures.
Winery Contact Details
Castillo de Monjardin
Vina Rellanada s/n31242 Villamayor de Monjardin
Navarre
Email: [email protected]
Tel + 34 948 53 74 12
Fax +34 948 53 74 36 Find out more
Facts & Figures
Appellation
Navarra
Founded
1988
Area under Vine
220 ha
Age of vines
12 - 70 years
Oak barrel origin
French
Winemaker
Victor Villar
Owner
Victor Villar
Production
Grape varietals
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Tempranillo, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Grape Varieties Used by the Winery
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape varietal native to the Burgundy wine region in France and one of the most popular varieties worldwide.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Merlot
Merlot is the most cultivated grape in Bordeaux and closely related to Cabernet Franc
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Garnacha
Garnacha: Spain's Red Gem. Akin to Pinot Noir, it bridges terroir and winemaking, crafting captivating expressions.
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Pinot Noir
Pinot noir is a light-bodied red wine varietal closely related to the Vitis vinifera grape and produces the most sought-after red wines in the world.
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Tempranillo
Discover Tempranillo: Spain's iconic red grape. From Ribera del Duero to Toro, it yields concentrated wines. Explore its synonyms and unleash its prowess.
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