- Certified organic
- 100% Chenin Blanc (Massale selection)
- From three lieux-dits in Montlouis: “Les Borderies”, “Le Grand Clos”, “Bel Air”
- Oldest vines of the estate (90+ years old)
- High density plantings on south facing slopes
- Dense Clay and silex stones before you hit pure chalk
- Indigenous yeast
- Fermented and aged in older 500L barrels for 10 months
Info
Vintage:
2021
Country:
France
Region:
Loire
Appellation:
Montlouis
Variety:
Chenin Blanc
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Organic - Non-USDA/NOP
Sizes Available
Full Bottle | FR-RDV-08-21 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2024-07-16
"The 2021 Montlouis-sur-Loire Le Grand Clos has generosity and a come-hither side to its personality. However, the natural acidity of this later-ripening, clay-based parcel, 91-year-old vines and the 2021 vintage means that there's a vivid line of acidity that trips through the wine, providing direction and energy. Fully dry, it leaves the drinker with a sense of uprightness. It has some richness from barrel-aging (500-liter barrels, 30% new), which lends a sweet, creamy aspect."