Domaine de Montcy - Cheverny Clos des Cendres blanc 2020
91/100
RVF
Made from old Sauvignon ( 60%) and Chardonnay vines, skin maceration of the old Sauvignon grapes adds more structure to the wine. With its crystalline and refined profile, the “Clos des Cendres” is a prime example of a great Loire white!
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Eye
Deep golden yellow color
Nose
Intense floral with citrus notes
Palate
The wine opens with a clean attack and evolves into a round, balanced palate marked by mineral notes. It displays great elegance and a beautiful structure.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with premium shellfish such as scallops, or with cream-based poultry dishes…
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 (2022 guide) 91/100 (2019 vintage)
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 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...