Domaine du Pré Semelé - Sancerre Mainbré blanc 2023
89/100
RVF
“He’s the one who will win over the most people (RVF)”
“Maimbré embodies the precise and expressive white Sancerre. It is the one that will appeal to the widest audience; this is a quality, and not a minor one.” (Le Guide RVF 2025) A well-crafted Sancerre, true to the winery’s reputation!
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Eye
Pale gold color
Nose
Beautiful aromatic complexity, with a focus on fruit
Palate
Well-balanced with a lovely length, supported by a subtle acidity
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with grilled fish, seafood, or even as an aperitif with a Crottin de Chavignol...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Julien and Clément Raimbault cultivate 21 hectares on the hillsides of Maimbray and Sury-en-Vaux, in clay-limestone soils. Their highly consistent lineup features well-rounded wines in both red and white, with reds that combine power and elegance and whites that are pure and refined. All at very reasonable prices. A sure bet.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 89/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Maimbré embodies the precise and expressive white Sancerre. It is the one that will appeal to the widest audience; this is a quality, and not a minor one at that.
About the estate:
The Raimbault brothers, Julien and Clément, embody the new generation of Sancerre winemakers. Over the past few vintages, we’ve been delighted to see a more relaxed approach to the wines’ expression. They’re now more laid-back and indulgent, while retaining the precision that has become their trademark. 2022, a sunny vintage, is a masterful balancing act! 2023, unsurprisingly, has produced wines that are more refined and elegant.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 10/23/2024
A modern and particularly successful Sancerre from an exceptional 2023 vintage. It just goes to show that, despite the prevailing conventional wisdom, global warming can sometimes have positive effects, particularly on certain vineyards, notably those in Sancerre. Indeed, the Sauvignon has gained in quality, maturity, density, and also volume. Not to mention the pleasant sensation of dazzling freshness and liveliness provided by the savory citrus notes and the pure, chalky minerality with good length. One caveat, however: Pré Semelé comes at a price... This lovely, sunny, and already very expressive white wine will enhance your upcoming holiday meals, served as an aperitif with wild salmon roe on toast, followed by a starter of Boudeuse oysters, and finally with pan-seared turbot fillets in orange butter sauce and carrot purée. Rating = 4.1.
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Review by Mr. GERARD D. Posted on May 2, 2025
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Review by Mr. SERGE J. Posted on 02/15/2025
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