Domaine La Croix Mélier - La Pièce Qui Tourne 2016 (moelleux)
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
“In his first year at the helm of the estate, Philippe Ivanic makes a big splash with this sweet wine from a plot of old vines planted in curved rows. The must was vinified in barrels, where it aged for eleven months. The color is pale with golden highlights. The nose, still subtle, is fruit-forward. The palate develops slowly and harmoniously, without masking its sweet character, releasing aromas of honey, pineapple, and ripe grapes, supported by a refreshing acidity that complements the wine well. Already excellent, and will age beautifully.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)
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Eye
Gold Dress
Nose
Expressive with exotic notes, pineapple
Palate
Full-bodied and creamy, with notes of honey and pineapple, and a lovely balance provided by its freshness
Serve
At 12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs well with your holiday meals, such as foie gras, aged cheeses or blue cheeses, lemon tart, and exotic desserts...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2019 guide) 2*Favorite (Remarkable Wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
In his first year at the helm of the estate, Philippe Ivanic has made a big splash with this sweet wine from a plot of old vines planted in curved rows. The must was fermented in barrels, where it aged for eleven months. The color is pale with golden highlights. The nose, still subtle, is fruit-forward. The palate unfolds slowly and harmoniously, without masking its sweet character, releasing aromas of honey, pineapple, and ripe grapes, supported by a refreshing acidity that complements the wine well. Already excellent, and it will age beautifully.
About the estate:
After studying at the “Viti” in Beaune and spending two years at La Croix Mélier while continuing to work intermittently as an actor, Philippe Ivancic took over in 2017 from Pascal Berthelot and his 12.5 hectares of vineyards (certified organic since 2022), which he cultivates with his wife, Dominique.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2026 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:
Montlouis-sur-Loire is the land that gives rise to fascinating Chenin wines in all their forms—sparkling, dry, delicate, or sweet. It is here that Philippe Weiss and Dominique Ivancic, who switched careers to become winemakers, chose to launch their project. He was an actor in Paris; she was a microcredit development officer. After training at the Beaune wine school, they settled in Montlouis in 2017—a year marked by a devastating frost. But the couple kept the faith and, with great enthusiasm, determination, and hard work, converted the vineyards to organic farming. From the moment they arrived, they have produced honest, straightforward whites, whose rough edges contribute to their charm, and which display a freedom of expression without decadence.