Domaine de Montcy - Cheverny Ligère blanc 2022
Loire
White
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Drink or Keep
90/100
James Suckling
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90/100
RVF
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16/20
Jancis Robinson
"A small Loire Valley appellation that has everything to please, a crisp, fresh and fruity white".
"Archetypal contemporary Cheverny, with ripe citrus aromas and dynamic flesh on the palate. An extremely salivating frankness of expression. A lovely spring and summer white. Beautiful bitters give the finish tone". (La Revue du Vin de France July/August 2024)
Features
Estate
Domaine de Montcy
Cuvée
Ligère
Vintage
2022
Designation
Cheverny
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
80% Sauvignon, 20% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Clayey-siliceous soils
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter)
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Natural, without yeasting or enzyming for maximum expression of terroir
Breeding
6 months in vats on fine lees
Alcohol content
12,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Straw yellow
Nose
Aromatic with notes of acacia and citrus, 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
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with shellfish, white meats, grilled fish, goat's cheese...
Domain de Montcy
Cheverny
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded 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 clos du Château de Troussay, converted to organic since 2012 and biodynamic since 2015. Owned by the highly committed Chevrier family, the estate comprises 30 hectares 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 (guide 2024) La Revue du Vin de France July-August 2024
Domain rated (guide 2024) Selected (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the domains that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the wine:
Archetypal contemporary Cheverny, with ripe citrus aromas and dynamic flesh on the palate. An extremely salivating frankness of expression. A lovely spring and summer white. Beautiful bitters give the finish tone.
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...
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2023) 16/ 20
About the wine:
I'm not usually a fan of a Sauvignon and Chardonnay blend. It rarely works, usually tasting like a watered-down Sauvignon or a wasteful Chardonnay. But this little wine is simply a joy. It's fresh, full of summer fruit and flowers, the acidity is bright and ripe, just round enough, and the finish has the freshness and softness of grass on a freshly mown lawn. A summer picnic wine.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Lovely nose of ripe apples, white peaches, wild herbs and some flowers. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Supple with a vibrant mid-palate and mellow finish. Made from Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.5/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 07/04/2023
Freshness and, above all, suppleness in a full-bodied palate, bursting with overripe yellow fruit and quince, accompanied by acacia and herbaceous notes. A counterpoint of minerality and a hint of bitterness counterbalances the sweetness, bringing a welcome burst of vivacity to the finish. At 11°, this combination of roundness and fine acidity is perfect for Good Friday as an accompaniment to a spring salad of purple asparagus, spider crab and soft-boiled eggs. On the other hand, the pairing seems more hazardous, in my humble opinion, with fresh oysters Oléron. As a neophyte to this appellation, I'm not a fan, as the Sauvignon-Chardonnay pairing rather baffled me. Score = 3.6.
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Note and review by Mme MICHAELA G. Published on 28/10/2024
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Note and review by M. PATRICK D. Published on 28/04/2024
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Note and review by Mme SOPHIE K. Published on 08/01/2024
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