Domaine de Montcy - Cheverny Tradition blanc 2019
14/20
RVF
"Sauvignon and Chardonnay, both harvested at peak ripeness, form a crisp duo here. The fruity freshness of this wine gives it plenty of zest and youthfulness." (RVF magazine No. 642) A small appellation in the Loire Valley that has everything going for it!
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Eye
Straw yellow color
Nose
Complex and aromatic with notes of acacia and citrus, blackcurrant buds
Mouth
Round, frank, and generous attack with notes of dried fruit. Supple, balanced, and persistent finish.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with goat cheese and grilled fish...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
Vincent Hayer, who served as the estate's operations manager for nearly 20 years, became the property manager in 2020. The estate, formerly part of Château de Troussay, converted to organic farming in 2012 and biodynamic farming in 2015. Owned by the highly committed Chevrier family, the estate covers 30 hectares divided between Cour-Cheverny and Cheverny, with some very old Sauvignon vines in particular.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
Sauvignon and Chardonnay, both harvested at peak ripeness, form a crisp duo here. The fruity freshness of this wine gives it plenty of energy and youthfulness.
About the estate:
With the departure of Italian Laura Semeria, a new chapter begins at the Montcy estate. [...] a family of investors from Orléans to secure the future of this biodynamically farmed property in Cheverny. The wines presented retain their sincerity of substance and aromas, without pretension. They respect the aging and identity of Sauvignon and Chardonnay for the whites, and Pinot Noir and Gamay for the reds. Let's observe the transition...