Domaine La Grange Tiphaine - L'Équilibriste 2022 (moelleux)
95/100
Robert Parker
"A superb nectar that combines delicate sweetness with a tangy freshness"
“Made entirely from botrytized berries harvested during the fifth pass, the 2022 Montlouis Moelleux L’Équilibriste reveals a dense and complex bouquet of apricot, pineapple, acacia, floral notes, and ripe orchard fruits. Medium- to full-bodied, harmonious, and impeccably balanced, it is consistent and well-structured, with a fresh, vibrant fruit core, lively acidity, and a pure, briny finish. Vinified and aged in barrels, this is a beautiful wine that should age gracefully over the next 20 years.” (Robert Parker 2025).
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Eye
Golden yellow dress
Nose
Complex, clean, and exuberant, with aromas of exotic fruits, candied apple, and Williams pear, along with notes of honey and citrus
Palate
Explosive and well-balanced between sweetness and acidity, with richness and depth
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a foie gras terrine, desserts made with yellow fruits, or simply as an aperitif...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
As president of the Montlouis appellation, Damien Delecheneau produces, on his fifteen or so hectares cultivated using biodynamic methods, wines of such refined craftsmanship that they serve as exemplary models for the Touraine, Touraine–Amboise, and Montlouis appellations. The wines are remarkably precise and strikingly natural; priced between 15 and 30 euros, they are excellent value. The reds express themselves with floral juiciness. The old Côt vines soften the grape variety’s rustic character to achieve perfect balance. The whites, with their very subtle texture, are harvested at perfect ripeness and always well-structured. These are full-bodied, pure wines with a mineral finish that hits just the right note. A charming spot not to be missed. This year’s favorites are the old-vine Côt from Amboise and the new-style Montlouis...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
About the wine:
Made entirely from botrytized berries harvested during the fifth pass, the 2022 Montlouis Moelleux L'Équilibriste reveals a dense and complex bouquet of apricot, pineapple, acacia, floral notes, and ripe orchard fruits. Medium- to full-bodied, harmonious, and impeccably balanced, it is consistent and well-structured, with a fresh, vibrant fruity core, lively acidity, and a pure, mineral finish. Vinified and aged in barrels, this is a beautiful wine that should age gracefully over the next 20 years.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
From their 15-hectare vineyard spread across Montlouis-sur-Loire, Touraine, and Touraine-Amboise, Coralie and Damien Delecheneau have established themselves as leaders in the industry. With the utmost respect for nature and their terroirs, the couple tends to their old vines using biodynamic methods (certified in 2014). Several Côt vines are even over a century old and yield a cuvée of remarkable depth and subtlety. In the cellar, the two winemakers skillfully and sensitively guide the healthy grapes harvested at perfect ripeness. From vinification to aging in concrete tanks and old barrels, everything is absolutely precise and measured, and these great, nuanced wines never veer into exuberance. Upon opening each bottle, the Chenin whites reveal themselves with rare purity and delicacy; the reds captivate with their subtlety and floral brilliance.
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