Menetou-Salon

2024

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Loire Valley

ESTATE HISTORY 

This renowned Domaine is nestled in the heart of the Menetou-Salon, combines modernism and tradition, for the sake of quality, and for the passion of wine. Bernard Clement was one of the founders of the Menetou-Salon appellation in 1959. His daughter, Laurence de la Farge, and her husband, Geraud continued a legacy in winemaking. Today, their children, Antoine and Sophie, continue to run the estate.

TERROIR

Clay and Kimmeridgian limestone vineyards covering 2.5 hectares.

VITICULTURE

Organic & Biodynamic farming practices 

WINEMAKING

Harvesting exclusively by hand.

Slight maceration before cold fermentation. Winemaking under temperature control. Natural fermentation by the "indigenous" yeasts of the estate. Aging in stainless steel vats on fine lees.

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS 

Eye: pale gold with green hues.
Nose: Open nose, lemony, grapefruit, enhances delicate floral notes (linden and mimosa). Spicy notes, white pepper.
Palate: The attack is supple, roundness. The palate is balanced, on freshness, finesse and elegance. Lemon accents mixed with exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit). A fresh and coated finish with a plump length.

Dry wine and fresh to consume between 8 ° and 10 ° as an aperitif, accompanies with wonder fish, seafood, crustaceans, white meats, goat cheese.