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Domaine La Croix Mélier - Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Terres Turones (dry) white 2023

Domaine La Croix Mélier - Montlouis sur Loire Les Terres Turones (sec) blanc 2023

Montlouis-sur-Loire|White wine|Organic

4.1/5 (8 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

91/100

RVF

Chenin

freshness

salty

citrus fruits

fish

“A vibrant Chenin, shaped by flint”

“Turones? The Celts who settled long ago in Tours, as well as the geological era that gave us the tuffeau stone so prized in Montlouis. The 2023 vintage of this cuvée matches the 2021, which has already been acclaimed Favorite. A very pure Chenin, with a citrus nose accented by a hint of smoky minerality. A velvety texture, fullness, richness, and a delicate acidity that brings out the fruit’s vibrancy, with a lively, lemony finish: the palate is a work of art. A great, tactile Chenin, perfect for pairing with the finest river fish.” (Le Guide Hachette 2026).

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Estate

Domaine La Croix Mélier

Vintage

Les Terres Turones (sec)

Vintage

2023

Designation

Montlouis-sur-Loire

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Chenin

Regions

Flint-clay soil

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Gentle pressing, fermentation in large oak barrels with native yeasts, 80% malolactic fermentation, filtration

Livestock Farming

7 months in casks

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Golden-yellow dress

Nose

Extremely pure, with citrus and fruit flavors, and spicy notes

Palate

Lively and tangy, with great precision and a hint of saltiness

Serve

At 10-11°C

Drink before

2029

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs perfectly with river fish, seafood, poultry, hard cheeses, or simply as an aperitif...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2026) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Turones? The Celts who settled long ago in Tours, as well as the geological era that gave us the tuffeau stone so prized in Montlouis. The 2023 vintage of this cuvée matches the acclaimed 2021 Favorite. A very pure Chenin, with a citrus nose accented by a hint of smoky minerality. A velvety texture, fullness, richness, and a delicate acidity that brings out the fruit’s vibrancy, with a lively, lemony finish: the palate is a work of art. A superb, textural Chenin, perfect for pairing with the finest river fish.

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 to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2026 guide) 91/100

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 wine:

Les Terres Turones is a delicious Chenin, with subtle smoky notes from its aging, and a lively finish. Refreshing!

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 contribute to their charm—with a freedom of expression that is anything but decadent.

Customer Rating

4.1/5

based on 8 reviews

Review by Mr. OLIVIER P. Published on August 12, 2026

As someone who is used to drinking Chenin, I find this one a bit too acidic on the palate. The nose, however, is very elegant.