
Independent sommelier and consultant
Adelina Estate Introspect 2022
Australia, South Australia
96/100
Overall rating
3/5
Value for money
€37,35
€47,00
€32,00/pcs.
€40,00/pcs.
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Thierry Merlin-Cherrier Synopsis 2023 is a refined Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, offering the kind of purity, precision, and mineral drive the appellation is famous for. Fresh, elegant, and highly expressive, it captures both the family’s traditional approach and the distinctive character of its terroir.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a bright, luminous pale gold color that reflects its freshness and energy. The nose is crisp and aromatic, with citrus fruit, lime, lemon, white flowers, and green apple, lifted by a subtle stony minerality.
On the palate, the wine is precise and well balanced, combining juicy citrus and stone fruit with a taut mineral backbone. Its lively acidity gives it a clean, refreshing finish, and while it is already expressive now, it should also develop nicely over the next few years.
Production
Produced in Sancerre in the Loire Valley, the wine comes from an area celebrated for its cool climate and exceptional Sauvignon Blanc terroir, where limestone and mineral-rich soils help shape the wine’s signature tension and finesse. The grapes are harvested with care, and the vinification is aimed at preserving freshness, aromatic clarity, and the natural expression of the fruit and site.
Food & Serving
An excellent match for shellfish, oysters, fresh fish, goat’s cheese, and light poultry dishes. Serve chilled, ideally around 8–10°C, and decanting is not necessary; simply open and enjoy its bright, clean style.
Producer
Thierry Merlin-Cherrier is a respected family producer in the Loire Valley, known for combining heritage, careful vineyard work, and a strong respect for nature. The estate is recognized for producing authentic Sancerre wines that reflect both the region’s tradition and its distinctive terroir.
| Type | White wine |
| Producer | Thierry Merlin-Cherrier |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Alcohol | 14.10% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing |
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