Domaine de la Taille aux Loups Montlouis-sur-Loire Sec Les Dix Arpents 2022
Domaine de la Taille aux Loups
Jacky Blot's Taille aux Loups is the gold standard for Montlouis-sur-Loire, and Les Dix Arpents shows why. This Chenin Blanc from clay-flint soils achieves the rare combination of richness and tension that makes Loire whites so compelling. The 2022 vintage has a vibrancy and directness that makes it irresistible now, though it will easily reward a decade of patience.
Nose
Ripe quince and honeycomb open to a core of citrus and white blossom. There is a chalky mineral note that grounds the fruit, along with a hint of toasted almond from the clay-flint soils.
Palate
Taut and precise, with bright citrus acidity framing honeyed stone fruit. The mid-palate reveals a marzipan quality and subtle green apple tartness, while the texture is creamy but never heavy. The minerality builds steadily toward the finish.
Finish
Long and resonant, with citrus pith and a persistent honey-mineral signature. Deeply refreshing.
- Varietal
- Chenin Blanc
- Blend
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Vineyards
- Les Dix Arpents, clay-flint soils, Montlouis-sur-Loire
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Roasted halibut with beurre blanc and fresh herbs
Crafted by Jacky Blot at his estate overlooking the Loire River in Montlouis-sur-Loire, from biodynamically farmed Chenin Blanc vines planted on the appellation's distinctive clay-flint terroir.
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