Domaine de Montcy - Cheverny Ligère blanc 2023
90/100
James Suckling
90/100
RVF
16/20
Jancis Robinson
"A small appellation in the Loire Valley that has it all: a crisp, fresh, and fruity white wine"
This lovely, fresh, and silky white wine is the epitome of a contemporary Cheverny. It offers an aromatic nose with floral notes, is beautifully full-bodied on the palate, and boasts superb balance. Your perfect companion for an aperitif!
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Eye
Straw-yellow dress
Nose
Aromatic with notes of acacia, citrus, and blackcurrant buds
Palate
A round, clean, and full-bodied attack with notes of dried fruit; a smooth, balanced, and lingering finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with shellfish, white meats, grilled fish, raw vegetable salads, goat cheese…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from 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
Rated Wine (2024 Guide) *La Revue du Vin de France*, July–August 2024 (2022 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 will steer the future of this biodynamically farmed property in Cheverny. The wines presented retain an authentic richness and aroma, 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...
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 16/20 (2022 vintage)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100 (2022 vintage)
Customer Rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. LAURENT H. Published on May 27, 2025
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