Domaine Philippe Gilbert - Menetou-Salon Les Renardières 2012
Loire
White
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Drink or Keep
91/100
Robert Parker
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15,5/20
RVF
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15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"Bottled in May 2014 after 18 months maturing on fine lees, Menetou-Salon Les Renardières is a very pretty wine, with an open, balanced and elegant bouquet of celery, fennel seed and white fruit. These aromas are enhanced by a delicately spicy touch from the clay-limestone soils. On the palate, this 100% Sauvignon is rich, complex and elegant, powerfully structured, yet still youthful and crisp, with flavors of carambola, gooseberry, as well as yeast and hazelnut on the finish." (Wine Advocate 2014 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Domaine Philippe Gilbert
Cuvée
Les Renardières
Vintage
2012
Designation
Menetou-Salon
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Terroirs
Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils, with siliceous limestone predominating.
Viticulture
certified biodynamic
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
in temperature-controlled tanks, without adding yeast.
Alcohol content
13.5 %
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
golden colour with green highlights
Nose
Intense floral aromas: acacia, white lilac. On aeration, notes of pear and cinnamon.
Mouth
supple attack, crisp, warm flesh. Beautiful density
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2018
Production
8,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
enjoy as an aperitif, with foie gras, fish and shellfish in sauce...
Domaine Philippe Gilbert
Menetou-Salon
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2015 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good wine)
Estate rated (2016 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Rich and tense, with a nicely balanced texture.
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2014 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Bottled in May 2014 after 18 months maturing on fine lees, Menetou-Salon Les Renardières is a very pretty wine, with an open, balanced and elegant bouquet of celery, fennel seed and white fruit. These aromas are enhanced by a delicate touch of spice from the clay-limestone soils. On the palate, this 100% Sauvignon is rich, complex and elegant, powerfully structured, yet still youthful and crisp, with flavors of star fruit, gooseberry, yeast and hazelnut on the finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2015 guide) 15.5/20 (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 wine:
Cuvée Les Renardières offers extra density, length and complexity, but will need a little waiting.
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
4.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. JP S. Published on 19/05/2016
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Note and review by M. PATRICK Q. Published on 12/02/2016
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