Domaine de Montcy - Cheverny Tradition blanc 2019
Loire
White
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14/20
RVF
"Sauvignon and Chardonnay, both harvested on the cusp of maturity, form a crisp duo here in all simplicity. The fruity freshness of this wine gives it plenty of drive and youthfulness." (Revue RVF N°642) A small Loire Valley appellation with everything to please!
Features
Estate
Domaine de Montcy
Cuvée
Tradition
Vintage
2019
Designation
Cheverny
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
80% Sauvignon, 20% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Clayey-siliceous soils
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Natural, without yeasting or enzyming to allow maximum expression of terroir, with minimal and controlled use of SO².
Breeding
On fine lees
Alcohol content
12,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Straw yellow
Nose
Complex and aromatic with notes of acacia, citrus and blackcurrant buds.
Mouth
Round, frank and generous attack with notes of dried fruit. Supple, balanced and persistent finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with goat's cheese or grilled fish...
Domaine de Montcy
Cheverny
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Vincent Hayer, the estate's operations manager for almost 20 years, became the manager of the property in 2020, a former Château de Troussay clos, converted to organic since 2012 and biodynamic since 2015. Owned by the highly committed Chevrier family, the estate comprises 30 ha divided between Cour-Cheverny and Cheverny, with very old Sauvignon vines in particular.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list, and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the wine:
Sauvignon and Chardonnay, both harvested on the cusp of maturity, form a crisp duo here in all simplicity. The fruity freshness of this wine gives it a lively, youthful character.
About the domain :
With the departure of Italian Laura Semeria, a new page is turned at Domaine de Montcy. [...] a family of investors from Orléans to lead the future of this biodynamically farmed estate in Cheverny. The wines presented here preserve the sincerity of their substance and aromas, without showing off, respecting the breeding and identity of Sauvignon and Chardonnay for the whites, and Pinot Noir and Gamay for the reds. Let's watch the transition...
Customer reviews
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