Montlouis Sec Clos Michet Jacky Blot La Taille Aux Loup Montlouis Sur Loire, 2024

Montlouis Sec Clos Michet from La Taille aux Loups is a pure, mineral-driven Loire Chenin Blanc that captures the freshness and precision of Montlouis-sur-Loire. In the hands of Jacky Blot, one of the region’s most respected names, this wine is known for its balance of tension, texture, and bright, site-expressive character.

Tasting Notes
The wine typically shows a pale, brilliant straw colour with a lively, youthful sheen. On the nose, expect fresh orchard fruit, citrus zest, white flowers, and a subtle flinty, chalky note that reflects the limestone-rich soils of Montlouis. On the palate it is dry, focused, and racy, with ripe pear, green apple, lemon peel, and a saline mineral edge. Chenin Blanc’s naturally high acidity gives it energy and length, while a gentle roundness adds depth. Though expressive in youth, it has the structure to develop beautifully over several years, gaining honeyed and waxy complexity with age.

Production
Clos Michet comes from Montlouis-sur-Loire in the Loire Valley, where Chenin Blanc thrives on tuffeau limestone and clay-limestone soils that lend freshness and precision. La Taille aux Loups is known for careful vineyard work and low-intervention winemaking, aiming to preserve the clarity of each site. Harvesting is typically done by hand to ensure healthy fruit selection, followed by gentle pressing and fermentation with native yeasts. The wine is usually vinified in a way that preserves purity and minerality, with élevage designed to build texture without overpowering the character of the vineyard.

Food & Serving
This is a versatile white wine for the table, pairing especially well with grilled fish, shellfish, roast chicken, goat’s cheese, and salads with fresh herbs or citrus dressings. It should be served well chilled, ideally around 8–10°C. Decanting is not usually necessary, but a short aeration can help if the wine is still very closed in its youth.

Producer
La Taille aux Loups was founded by Jacky Blot, a highly influential producer who helped elevate the reputation of Montlouis-sur-Loire and brought renewed attention to Chenin Blanc in the Loire. His work is widely admired for its precision, transparency, and commitment to site expression. The estate has become a benchmark for serious dry Loire whites, with a strong reputation among sommeliers and wine lovers alike.

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