Domaine de Montcy - Cheverny Tradition blanc 2018
14,5/20
RVF
“A lively 2018 that avoids becoming overly rich from the sun. With crisp fruit and no pretensions, it’s ready to drink now.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2020 - RVF) This small appellation in the Loire Valley produces a white wine with a pale yellow, slightly brilliant color and a complex, aromatic nose featuring hints of acacia and the primary aromas of Sauvignon Blanc. The palate is round, clean, and generous with notes of dried fruit, leading to a supple, balanced, and lingering finish. It has everything going for it!
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Eye
Pale yellow color with a slight sheen
Nose
Complex and aromatic, with notes of acacia
Palate
A full-bodied, clean, and rich attack with notes of dried fruit. A smooth, balanced, and lingering finish.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2021-2022
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with goat cheese and grilled fish...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Vincent Hayer, who served as the estate’s operations director for nearly 20 years, took over management of the property in 2020. The estate, formerly a vineyard belonging to Château de Troussay, has been certified organic since 2012 and biodynamic since 2015. Owned by the deeply committed Chevrier family, the estate spans 30 hectares divided between Cour-Cheverny and Cheverny, featuring notably very old Sauvignon vines.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
A lively 2018 that doesn't veer into excessive richness. With crisp fruit flavors and no pretensions, it's ready to drink now.
About the estate:
With the departure of Italian Laura Semeria, a new chapter begins at the Montcy estate. [...] a family of investors from Orléans has stepped in to steer the future of this biodynamically farmed property in Cheverny. The wines presented retain an authentic character and aromas, without any pretension. They respect the aging process and the identity of the Sauvignon and Chardonnay for the whites; and the Pinot Noir and Gamay for the reds. Let’s observe the transition...