Montlouis - Clos de Mosny - 2022 - Jacky Blot - Domaine de la Taille aux Loups - 0,75L

A Chenin Blanc of crystalline precision, from a flint and clay terroir where freshness and depth perfectly combine.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
• Vintage: 2022
• Certification: Organic farming (not certified)
• Terroir: Clay and flint on southeast-facing slopes, old vines from Clos de Mosny
• Vinification & Ageing: Gentle pressing, fermentation in oak barrels, ageing 6 to 12 months on fine lees, no malolactic fermentation to preserve tension
• Alcohol: 13% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow with golden highlights
• Nose: Ripe citrus, apple, white flowers, mineral touch
• Palate: Fresh and taut, bright white fruit, silky texture, fine acidity
• Finish: Long, saline, with great purity

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞: Grilled fish, sea bass with fennel
• 🥩: Roasted poultry, light sauce
• 🍣: Scallop sashimi
• 🧀: Aged goat cheeses

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 11–12°C
• Decanting: Recommended 30 minutes
• Opening time: 1 to 2 hours in the glass

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Drink now or cellar until 2030+.

🏰 About the Domaine

Led by Jacky Blot, Domaine de la Taille aux Loups is a leading name for Chenin Blanc in the Loire. Clos de Mosny, the estate’s monopole, delivers a vibrant and precise white, faithful to the purity of the Montlouis terroir. The 2022 vintage reveals a perfect balance of freshness, texture, and minerality.