Domaine du Pré Semelé - Sancerre Mainbré blanc 2024
90/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A remarkable brilliance for the estate's flagship wine"
A lively and flavorful Sauvignon, characterized by remarkable aromatic intensity that blends yellow fruit and citrus notes. It offers superb balance on the palate and lovely freshness. A wine that’s pure pleasure!
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Eye
Pale gold color
Nose
Beautiful aromatic complexity, with notes of yellow fruit, citrus, and blackcurrant buds
Palate
Rich and well-balanced, with a lovely, lingering finish supported by subtle acidity
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with grilled fish, seafood, or even as an aperitif with a Crottin de Chavignol...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production 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
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
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 greater sense of freedom in the wines’ expression. They’re now more relaxed and indulgent, while retaining the precision that has become their hallmark. 2022, a sunny vintage, is a masterful balancing act! 2023, unsurprisingly, has produced wines that are more refined and elegant.
Customer Rating
(2023 Vintage)
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and comment 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—especially on certain vineyards, particularly those in the Sancerre region. Indeed, the Sauvignon has gained in quality, ripeness, density, and also volume. Not to mention the pleasant sensation of radiant 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, sun-kissed white—already very expressive—will elevate your upcoming holiday meals: as an aperitif paired with toasts topped with wild salmon roe, then with a starter of Boudeuse oysters, and finally with pan-seared turbot fillets in an orange butter sauce served with carrot purée. Rating = 4.1.
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Review and comment by Mr. GERARD D. Published on May 2, 2025
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Review and comment by Mr. SERGE J. Posted on February 15, 2025
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