Description
Remoortere, Menetou-Salon Blanc
As Loire Valley wine enthusiasts know, Menetou-Salon is effectively a western extension of the Sancerre growing zone, with soils rich in Kimmeridgian limestone; Remoortere is just outside the town of Morogues, which anchors the eastern end of the Menetou-Salon AOC, not far from its boundary with Sancerre. This beautifully pure Sauvignon Blanc was fermented on native yeasts in tank and saw no oak during its brief élévage (aging), allowing its organically farmed fruit to shine bright as a crystal. In the glass, it’s a glistening pale straw color with slight hints of silver and green, with the inimitable aromatic profile of classic Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc: white grapefruit, peach, lemon balm, green herbs, a hint of white pepper, crushed chalk, and wet stones. The medium-bodied palate shows appealing fruit concentration and an iron-fisted mineral grip, everything lifted by a big wave of refreshing acidity.
