La Grange Tiphaine Clef de Sol Blanc Montlouis Sur Loire Aoc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
La Grange Tiphaine
Label Name:
 
Clef de Sol Blanc Montlouis Sur Loire Aoc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Montlouis-sur-Loire, Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chenin Blanc (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 91 (2022)

Tasting Note
Bright, mineral-driven Chenin with citrus zest, white flowers, nectarine and quince; chalky stone-minerality and saline, slightly bitter-citrus finish. Silky texture with lively acidity.

Food Pairing
Western: pike-perch (sandre) with beurre blanc, roasted chicken with crème fraîche and mushrooms, goat cheeses (Sainte-Maure). Asian: miso-glazed cod, sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed white fish with soy-ginger.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes from old vines; biodynamic viticulture; long alcoholic fermentation in barrels; ~12 months élevage on lees in 225–400L barrels (≈15% new oak); minimal racking until bottling.

Vineyard Info
La Grange Tiphaine (Damien & Coralie Delecheneau), family estate in Montlouis-sur-Loire; certified organic and biodynamic (Ecocert, Biodyvin); focuses on old-vine Chenin.