Domaine La Croix Mélier - Montlouis sur Loire Les Outardes 2019 (demi-sec)
2*Étoiles
Hachette
"Aged for nine months in barrels, this wine—named in honor of the migratory birds that sometimes nest on the vineyard—boasts a deep straw-yellow color and impeccable clarity. The expressive nose evokes peach and quince, with floral aromas and some more vegetal notes. The palate, long and balanced, offers exotic fruits leading to a citrus-driven finish. True to the appellation, this off-dry wine came very close to being a favorite.”(Le Guide Hachette 2022)
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Eye
Straw-yellow dress
Nose
Expressive and fruity, with notes of yellow fruit, candied lemon, and floral notes
Palate
A smooth, velvety palate with notes of exotic fruits and licorice. A beautiful balance of sweetness and acidity.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with spicy dishes such as Thai curry, scallops in cream sauce, goat cheese, or for dessert with a lemon tart or mirabelle plum tart…
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2022 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
Aged for nine months in barrels, this wine—named in honor of the migratory birds that sometimes nest on the vineyard—boasts a deep straw-yellow color and impeccable clarity. The expressive nose evokes peach and quince, with floral scents and some more vegetal notes. The palate, long and balanced, offers exotic fruits leading to a citrus-driven finish. True to the appellation, this off-dry wine came very close to being a favorite.
About the estate:
After studying at the “Viti” in Beaune and spending two years at La Croix Mélier while continuing to work part-time 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 now 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 worked in microcredit development. 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 produced honest, straightforward whites, whose rough edges form the basis of their charm, and which possess a freedom of expression without decadence.