Montlouis Chenin Sec 2022 - Les Terres Turones 2023

Les Terres Turones

Format: 75 cl

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Producer Les Terres Turones
Name Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC
Variety Chenin Blanc
Vintage 2023
Gradation 14.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of green apple, white flowers, citrus
Vinification method Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature
Region Loire
Production area Montlouis-sur-Loire
Country France
Type Dry white wine
Aging Short, in stainless steel
Type of cask 5-10 year old barrels
Color Straw white
Serving temperature 8-10°C
Recommended consumption Within 3 years from harvest
Pairing Fish, shellfish, fresh cheeses

The Montlouis Chenin Sec 2022 produced by Les Terres Turones winery is a sparkling example of excellence in the viticulture of the Loire Valley. This wine is made exclusively from Chenin Blanc grapes, known for their ability to magnificently reflect the terroir and climate in which they are grown. The 2022 vintage is particularly balanced, with perfect grape ripeness resulting in a wine with great aromatic definition.

On the nose, the Montlouis Chenin Sec offers a complex bouquet of white flowers, ripe pear, and hints of fresh almond, highlighting the typical minerality of the wines from the region. On the palate, freshness is dominant, with a lively acidity that harmoniously balances with a discreet body structure. The fruity and mineral notes persist in a long and clean finish.

It is ideal for accompanying flavorful fish dishes or seafood but can also be an excellent companion for a spread of soft goat cheeses. This wine is a true example of how Montlouis Chenin can express elegance and complexity, making it a refined choice for connoisseurs seeking distinct and representative wines of their region.

The winery

Les Terres Turones – Winery in Vallée de la Loire (Montlouis‑sur‑Loire)

Discover the story and wines of Les Terres Turones.

White cuvée from Domaine La Croix Mélier (Montlouis‑sur‑Loire), made predominantly from Chenin Blanc; fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in wood, expressing the clay‑flint terroir on tuffeau.
Region: Vallée de la Loire (Montlouis‑sur‑Loire)
Country: Francia
Grapes: Chenin (Chenin Blanc), Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay
Cuvée 100% Chenin for Les Terres Turones. Soil: flinty clay on a tuffeau subsoil. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for approximately 8 months in used barriques for the cuvée. Estate certified organic by Ecocert from the 2022 vintage. Estate run by Philippe and Dominique Ivancic.
Winery history
The cuvée Les Terres Turones is produced by Domaine de la Croix Mélier, run by Philippe and Dominique Ivancic, who took over the estate from Pascal Berthelot and have worked there since 2017. The estate manages the vineyard on the Husseau hills in Montlouis‑sur‑Loire and, in recent years, has been transitioning to certified organic practices.
Production philosophy
The project focuses on soil-friendly viticulture and on-site winemaking: the domaine initiated conversion to organic farming and has been certified Organic since the 2022 vintage. In the cellar, fermentations with indigenous yeasts are favored and techniques are employed to express the character of Chenin and the terroir.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Montlouis‑sur‑Loire in the Loire Valley. The vineyards are planted on clay and flint soils over a tuffeau subsoil, typical of the Montlouis‑sur‑Loire appellation.
Awards and recognitions
Mentions in specialist publications: appearances in listings/guides and citations in the Guida Hachette for some cuvées.

Official Awards

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