Domaine La Croix Mélier - Montlouis sur Loire Les Outardes 2019 (demi-sec)
Loire
White
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2*Étoiles
Hachette
"Aged 9 months in barrel, this wine, named in tribute to the migratory birds that sometimes nest on the plot, is a deep straw yellow with impeccable limpidity. The expressive nose is reminiscent of peach and quince, with floral scents and some more vegetal notes. Long and balanced on the palate, with exotic fruits and a citrus finish. True to the appellation, this demi-sec is a real "coup de coeur".(Le Guide Hachette 2022)
Features
Estate
Domaine La Croix Mélier
Cuvée
Les Outardes (demi-sec)
Vintage
2019
Designation
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
Chenin
Terroirs
Clayey-siliceous soil on Tuffeau subsoil
Viticulture
In conversion to organic farming (last year of conversion)
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Breeding
9 months on fine lees in barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Residual sugars
16 g/l
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Straw yellow
Nose
Expressive and fruity with notes of yellow fruit, candied lemon and floral notes
Mouth
Unctuous attack, smooth touch, with notes of exotic fruit and licorice. Excellent balance of sweetness and acidity.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2030
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 (guide 2022) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Aged 9 months in barrel, this wine, named in homage to the migratory birds that sometimes nest on the plot, is a deep straw yellow with impeccable limpidity. The expressive nose is reminiscent of peach and quince, with floral scents and some more vegetal notes. Long and balanced on the palate, with exotic fruits and a citrus finish. True to the appellation, this demi-sec is a real crowd-pleaser.
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
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. KAMEL A. Published on 09/09/2024
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