Domaine Philippe Gilbert - Menetou-Salon 2014

Name: Domaine Philippe Gilbert - Menetou-Salon 2014
Brand: Domaine Philippe Gilbert
Rating: 3.6 (10 reviews)

Menetou-Salon|White wine|Organic

Loire

White

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Drink or Keep

3.6/5 (10 customers)

15/20

RVF

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

"Citrus nose, slender, chiseled palate." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2016) A bouquet typical of Sauvignon Blanc, a taut, luscious palate, an iodized finish, this Menetou-Salon blanc is a fine affirmation of its terroir.

Features

Estate

Domaine Philippe Gilbert

Vintage

2014

Designation

Menetou-Salon

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Terroirs

clay-limestone slopes resting on a kimmeridgian limestone bedrock, at an altitude of 260m.

Viticulture

certified biodynamic

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

in temperature-controlled tanks, without adding yeast

Alcohol content

13 %

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

beautiful pale gold color, limpid and brilliant

Nose

aromas of melon, gooseberry and lime

Mouth

pulpy, taut. Long, iodized finish.

Serve

at 10-12°C

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2018

Food and wine pairing

It's a perfect accompaniment to hot starters (bouchées à la reine), grilled fish and sushi, as well as creamy asparagus, citrus salads and, of course, goat's cheese.

Domaine Philippe Gilbert

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

Estate rated (2016 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

Citrus fruit on the nose, slender and chiselled on the palate.

About the domain :

Philippe Gilbert is a winemaker of the utmost integrity, and for several vintages now has been working in the most natural way possible. The domaine has just launched a wine bar, Le Fluteau, featuring the estate's wines and those of winemaker friends.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2016) 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 domain :

Owner Philippe Gilbert has been working with oenologist Jean-Philippe Louis since the estate's qualitative revival twelve years ago. He is notably responsible for the conversion of the vineyard to biodynamic viticulture (Biodyvin label). The Renardières cuvées are made from the oldest Pinot Noir and Sauvignon vines. In recent vintages, the whites have taken on a breath of fresh air and saline length. After a very woody period, the reds have gained in finesse, without losing their maturity, and are gradually gaining in precision.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.6/5

out of 10 reviews