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Domaine Philippe Gilbert - Menetou-Salon Les Renardières 2012
Domaine Philippe Gilbert - Menetou-Salon Les Renardières 2012

Domaine Philippe Gilbert - Menetou-Salon Les Renardières 2012

Menetou-Salon|White wine|Organic
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4.5/5 (2 customers)

91/100

Robert Parker

15,5/20

RVF

15,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“Bottled in May 2014 after 18 months of aging on fine lees, the Menetou-Salon Les Renardières is a lovely wine with an open, balanced, and elegant bouquet of celery, fennel seed, and white fruits. These aromas are highlighted by a delicate hint of spice derived from the clay-limestone soils. On the palate, this 100% Sauvignon is rich, complex, and elegant, powerfully structured yet still young and crisp, with flavors of star fruit and gooseberry, as well as notes of yeast and hazelnut on the finish.” (Wine Advocate 2014 – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Domaine Philippe Gilbert

Vintage

Les Renardières

Vintage

2012

Designation

Menetou-Salon

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Regions

Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils, with siliceous limestone predominating.

Viticulture

certified biodynamic

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

in a temperature-controlled tank, without adding yeast.

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

a golden dress with green highlights

Nose

Intense floral aromas: acacia, white lilac. When aerated, notes of pear and cinnamon.

Palate

A smooth attack, with a crisp, warm body. Nice body.

Serve

at 10-12°C

Drink starting at

2015

Drink before

2018

Production

8,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, with foie gras, fish, and shellfish in sauce...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2015 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2016 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

It offers richness and intensity, with a nicely balanced body.

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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2014 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

Bottled in May 2014 after 18 months of aging on fine lees, the Menetou-Salon Les Renardières is a lovely wine with an open, balanced, and elegant bouquet of celery, fennel seed, and white fruits. These aromas are highlighted by a delicate hint of spice derived from the clay-limestone soils. On the palate, this 100% Sauvignon is rich, complex, and elegant, powerfully structured yet still young and crisp, with flavors of star fruit and gooseberry, as well as notes of yeast and hazelnut on the finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2015 guide) 15,5/20 (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 wine:

The Les Renardières vintage offers greater depth, length, and complexity, but it will need a little time to develop.

About the estate:

Owner Philippe Gilbert has relied on the guidance of winemaker 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 wines 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 ripeness, and are gradually gaining in precision.

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