2008 Clos des Cendres, Domaine de Montcy
White • Loire Valley • Cheverny AOC • France • 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Chardonnay • 89/100 Cellar Tracker
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2008 Clos des Cendres, Domaine de Montcy, Loire, France, Cheverny
Domaine de Montcy is a family-owned vineyard of 20 hectares in biologic farming. For this purpose they plow the soil and the wines are fermented naturally without any addition of oenological products to respect the grapes as well as possible and to produce a wine expressing in a very strong way the soil. Minimum and controlled use of sulfite.
The 20 hectares of vineyards are composed of siliceous soil resting on a soil with yellow clay with silex.
The Cheverny Clos des Cendres is a blend of 50% Sauvignon and 50% Chardonnay. The wine is elegant, fruity and has a nice structure.
Manual harvest. Old vines. The wines are made naturally without any chemical input or claring, they reflect the soil and climate of each vintage. Behind these wines we find a passionate winemaker, Laura Semeria.
- Name:
- Clos des Cendres, Domaine de Montcy
- Appelation:
- Cheverny AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Loire Valley
- Type:
- White
- Vintage:
- 2008
- Varietal:
- 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Chardonnay
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 13.0%
- Expert Rating:
- Type:
- Gold yellow with a nice concentration
- Nose:
- Dulce de leche, salted butter, very fine wood, creme brulee, lightly smoked
- Taste:
- Excellent balance, round and fresh, long finish, mineral
- Dishes suggestions:
- Veal with mustard sauce, roast pork with peaches, crème brûlée with citrus
- To drink from:
- 2010
- To drink until:
- 2015
- Service Temperature:
- 9-10°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- Your invoice will be automatically sent to you after your purchase. Please fill in the usual information while placing your order (name, address, VAT number). You can also contact us through: support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.