Domaine du Pré Semelé - Sancerre La Montée de Saint Romble 2023
92/100
RVF
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
“A wine for fine dining”
“The bountiful harvest of 2023 has produced wines with a smooth texture and a lively, refined balance. Our favorite is La Montée de Saint Romble, which is particularly deep.” (The RVF Guide 2026).
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Eye
Pale gold color
Nose
Elegant, with lovely complexity, aromas of citrus and white fruit, and subtly integrated oak
Palate
A fresh, tangy attack, beautifully ripe fruit, perfect balance, and superb acidity
Serve
At 12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with seafood, fish in sauce, ceviche, a salmon and spinach quiche, or a Crottin de Chavignol...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 91/100
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 (2026 guide) 92/100
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:
The bountiful harvest of 2023 has produced wines with a smooth texture and a lively, refined balance. Our favorite is La Montée de Saint Romble, which is particularly deep.
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.
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