Montils

Montils is the name of a small rural commune in western France. The village sits in an agricultural landscape and exemplifies the quiet, village-based life common to many communities in the region. Local life centers on farming, small businesses, and services that serve residents and nearby towns. The built environment preserves traditional features typical of rural French communes, including a parish church and a town hall. Montils contributes to the broader historical and cultural fabric of the countryside.

Montils is also the name of a white grape variety that was historically grown in the Charente region. The variety contributed to wines and to the distillation base used for cognac and Pineau des Charentes, bringing aromatic character and acidity to blends. Its cultivation declined in the 20th century as viticulture shifted toward other varieties such as Ugni Blanc. Today, Montils remains rare, found mainly in older vineyards or in experimental plantings. Viticultural descriptions note its late ripening and the potential for fragrant, citrus- and floral-tinged wines when vinified on its own or in blends.