Domaine Philippe Gilbert - Menetou-Salon 2014

Menetou-Salon|White wine|Organic

3.6/5 (10 customers)

15/20

RVF

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“Citrus on the nose, with a sleek, well-defined palate.” (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2016) With a bouquet typical of Sauvignon Blanc, a taut yet full-bodied palate, and a briny finish, this white Menetou-Salon is a fine expression of its terroir.

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Estate

Domaine Philippe Gilbert

Vintage

2014

Designation

Menetou-Salon

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Terroirs

clay-limestone slopes resting on a Kimmeridgian limestone bedrock, at an elevation of 260 meters.

Viticulture

certified biodynamic

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

in temperature-controlled tanks, without the addition of yeast

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

a beautiful pale gold color, clear and bright

Nose

aromas of melon, gooseberry, and lime

Palate

Full-bodied, taut. A long, briny finish

Serve

at 10-12°C

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2018

Food and wine pairings

It pairs well with hot appetizers (bouchées à la reine), grilled fish, and sushi, as well as asparagus with cream, citrus salads, and, of course, goat cheese.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2016 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the wine:

A citrusy nose, with a sleek and refined palate.

About the estate:

Philippe Gilbert is a winemaker of great integrity; for the past few vintages, he has been working as naturally as possible. The estate has just opened a wine bar, Le Fluteau, where guests can enjoy wines from the estate as well as those from fellow winemakers.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2016 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:

Owner Philippe Gilbert has relied on the guidance of oenologist Jean-Philippe Louis since the estate’s quality revival twelve years ago. It is largely thanks to him that the vineyard was converted to biodynamic farming (Biodyvin certification). The Renardières cuvées are made from the oldest Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc vines. The whites have gained depth and a mineral-driven finish in recent vintages. After a period of pronounced oak influence, the reds have developed finesse without losing their maturity, and are gradually gaining in precision.

Customer rating

3.6/5

based on 10 reviews