A very pleasant and refreshing dry Montlouis-sur-Loire with floral notes of hawthorn and verbena. The palate is lively, with lovely energy and a hint of residual sugar. Well-balanced, this white wine’s finish lingers with a touch of licorice. A new release worth trying!
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Nose
Subtle floral notes (hawthorn), bergamot
Palate
The attack is full of energy, driven by a distinct, lively tension, with a hint of lingering flavor, notes of licorice, and a finish featuring subtle notes of dried fruit
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2018
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif. It pairs perfectly with scallops, white meats, and goat cheese...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
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 venture. 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 are part of their charm—with a freedom of expression that is anything but decadent.