Domaine La Croix Mélier - Les Outardes 2017 (demi-sec)
Loire
White
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1*Étoile
Hachette
"This demi-sec comes from a parcel of vines where bustards, those big birds, have been nesting every year for ages. On the wine side, a golden Montlouis with green highlights and an expressive nose, blending floral and fruity notes with the woodiness of fermentation barrels. Aromas are accompanied by candied lemon anda hint of bitterness on the finish, in a well-balanced palate ". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020)A bottle that's the perfect accompaniment to festive dishes and spicy fare!
Features
Estate
Domaine La Croix Mélier
Cuvée
Les Outardes (demi-sec)
Vintage
2017
Designation
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Chenin
Terroirs
Clayey-siliceous soil on Tuffeau subsoil
Viticulture
Sustainable, Terra Vitis certified, currently undergoing organic conversion
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Breeding
9 months on fine lees in barrels
Alcohol content
13.5%
Residual sugars
19 g/l
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Straw yellow
Nose
Expressive and delicate with notes of yellow fruit, candied lemon and floral notes
Mouth
Lively attack, smooth feel, with notes of exotic fruit and licorice. Excellent balance of sweetness and acidity.
Serve
AT 12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with spicy dishes such as Thai curry, scallops in cream sauce, goat's cheese, or as a dessert with lemon or mirabelle plum tart...
Domaine La Croix Mélier
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
This demi-sec comes from a parcel of vines where bustards, those large birds, have chosen to nest every year for ages. On the wine side, a golden Montlouis with green highlights and an expressive nose, blending floral and fruity notes with the woodiness of fermentation barrels. Aromas accompanied by candied lemon and a hint of bitterness on the finish, in a well-balanced mouthfeel.
About the domain :
After studying at Beaune's "Viti" and spending 2 years at La Croix Mélier intermittently with his former job as an actor, in 2017 Philippe Ivancic took over from Pascal Berthelot and his 12.5 ha of vines, which he cultivates with his wife Dominique. Currently undergoing organic conversion.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.6/5
out of 5 reviews
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