Domaine Philippe Gilbert - Menetou-Salon Les Renardières 2012
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 enhanced 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 yeast and hazelnut on the finish.” (Wine Advocate 2014 - Robert Parker)
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Eye
a golden dress with green highlights
Nose
Intense floral aromas: acacia, white lilac. Upon aeration, notes of pear and cinnamon.
Palate
A smooth attack, with a crisp, warm texture. Nice body
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2018
Production
8,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with foie gras, fish, and shellfish in sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2016 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
It offers richness and complexity, with a beautifully 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
Wine rated (2014 guide) 91/100 (An outstanding 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 fruit. These aromas are enhanced 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 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 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
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. JP S. Posted on May 19, 2016
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Review by Mr. PATRICK Q. Posted on 02/12/2016
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