La Taille aux Loups Remus Montlouis sur Loire sec 2024 white

La Taille aux Loups Rémius Montlouis-sur-Loire Sec 2022 is a benchmark dry Chenin Blanc from one of the Loire’s most respected estates. Crafted by the late Jacky Blot’s domaine, it delivers precision, tension and depth, all wrapped in an elegant, mineral-driven frame. This cuvée has become a reference point for modern Montlouis, showcasing just how serious and ageworthy Chenin Blanc can be on the right terroir.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine is a luminous pale straw with green highlights, hinting at its freshness and youthful energy. The nose is pure and expressive: ripe orchard fruits (pear, quince, yellow apple) mingle with white flowers, citrus zest, wet stone, and a subtle beeswax note that is classic Loire Chenin. With a bit of air, more complexity emerges—hints of fennel, crushed chalk and a delicate honeyed nuance without any sweetness on the palate. On the palate, Rémius is dry, precise and beautifully textured, with a lively, mouthwatering acidity that carries flavors of crisp pear, green plum, Meyer lemon and grapefruit pith. A fine, chalky minerality runs from start to finish, giving the wine a clean, linear profile and a long, saline finish. The oak is very discreet—adding a gentle creaminess and structure without overshadowing the fruit or freshness. While already delicious in its youth, this 2022 has the balance and concentration to evolve gracefully over 8–12 years, gaining more honey, lanolin and tertiary complexity with time in bottle.

Production
Domaine de la Taille aux Loups sources Rémius from carefully selected old-vine Chenin Blanc parcels on the limestone and flinty clay slopes of Montlouis-sur-Loire, just across the river from Vouvray. The cool Loire climate, combined with these chalky, well-drained soils, gives naturally vibrant acidity and a strong mineral signature. Grapes are picked by hand in multiple passes to ensure optimal ripeness and healthy fruit, with a strict selection in the vineyard and at the cellar. Fermentation typically takes place with indigenous yeasts in oak barrels (often used rather than new, to avoid overt wood influence), and malolactic fermentation is usually blocked to preserve tension and brightness. The wine is then aged on fine lees for several months, adding texture and complexity before a gentle bottling with minimal intervention.

Food & Serving
This Montlouis sec is an exceptional partner for seafood—think oysters, scallops, poached white fish, sashimi, or simply grilled prawns with lemon and herbs. It also shines alongside goat cheese (a classic Loire pairing), fresh cheeses, lightly creamy poultry dishes, veal in white sauce, and vegetable-based dishes such as asparagus, fennel, or roasted root vegetables. Serve at 9–11°C (48–52°F) to highlight its tension and aromatic precision. Young bottles benefit from being opened 30–45 minutes in advance; a short decant can help the wine open up aromatically, but is not strictly necessary if you allow it to breathe in the glass.

Producer
Domaine de la Taille aux Loups was founded and elevated to cult status by Jacky Blot, one of the Loire Valley’s most influential vignerons. Based in Montlouis-sur-Loire, the estate helped redefine the appellation’s reputation, proving that Montlouis could rival Vouvray and other great Chenin terroirs in finesse, precision and ageworthiness. With a focus on low yields, meticulous hand-harvesting, and minimalist, terroir-driven winemaking, the domaine has become a touchstone for serious Chenin Blanc enthusiasts. Under the continuing stewardship of the Blot family and team, La Taille aux Loups remains a leading name in the region, consistently receiving high praise from critics and collectors for its pure, mineral and characterful wines.

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