Montlouis-sur-Loire Clos Michel 2023 Domaine de la Taille aux Loires

Domaine de la Taille aux Loups ・ Montlouis sur Loire - Clos Michet 2023

23W4752

Agriculture Biologique

White

Regular price: ¥8,690
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Regular price: ¥8,690

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1btl. 750ml

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A single-plot cuvée made using only grapes from the second harvest, which are allowed to ripen further after full ripeness.

Tasting Comments

Tasting Notes
Pale gold hue.
The floral nose is rich and inviting, with notes of lemon curd, dry toast, quince and a hint of tropical fruit.
It has high acidity, a medium body and a powerful flavor, with aromas that spread along with nuances of wet stone.

Pairing
Sautéed scallops with lemon butter sauce, roasted chicken breast with thyme and white wine sauce
White fish (sea bass or flounder) carpaccio with citrus dressing

Technical Data

Cultivation

The vines are from a single vineyard and are 40 to 60 years old.
It is planted in permeable eolian sandy soil deposited on limestone bedrock.
The plot faces southwest and west.
The grapes used are from the second harvest.

brewing

The pressing is done by air pressure, followed by natural settling for 30 hours, after which the wine is transferred to barrels using gravity and slowly fermented (using only natural yeast) for over six months.
The wine is aged on the lees for 12 months in 25% new, 25% second-used, 25% third-used and 25% fourth-used barrels.

evaluation

Specifications

Appellation: Montlouis-sur-Loire

Alcohol

Varietal: Chenin Blanc 100%

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Montlouis-sur-Loire Clos Michel 2023 Domaine de la Taille aux Loires

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About the Winery

Domaine de la Taille aux Loups

Although Domaine de la Taille-aux-Loups is a very young domaine, founded only about 20 years ago, it is one of the most important domaines in Touraine and is considered a leader in the Montlouis-sur-Loire appellation.

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