De la Taille Aux Loups Clos Michet, 2019, 750ML

HK$360.00
SKU: 681299
Region: FR | Loire | Montlouis Sur Loire
Variety: Chenin Blanc
Rating: Vinous 91
Jacky Blot is a revolutionary figure in Montlouis. His wines at Domaine de la Taille aux Loups have become a benchmark for dry Chenin Blancs.

Even though Blot owns vines in both Bretonniere and Venise, two of Vouvrays finest terroirs, he is not permitted to bottle his wines from there as Vouvray, and must instead label them Vin de France. Blot was the first in Montlouis, in 1993, to make pet-nat, leading eventually to the appellation Montlouis Petillant Originel in 20

Clos Michet

100% Chenin Blanc from a 4 hectares vineyard of 40-60 year old vines planted on top of the slope, facing South.

The top soil is a mixture of sand and clay soil sitting on pure limestone.

Fermented with indigenous yeasts in a mix of new and used barrels (20% new, 80% 1-4 years old barrels). Blocked malo.