Les Thureaux White Domaine Joseph Mellot Menetou-Salon AOP 2024
Menetou-Salon AOP 2024 white wine, Les Thureaux cuvée from Domaine Joseph Mellot, made from Sauvignon Blanc grown on the limestone soils of the Cher. A fresh Loire white wine, marked by notes of citrus and white flowers, with 12.5% ABV.
Who produces Les Thureaux blanc Domaine Joseph Mellot Menetou Salon AOP 2024?
Domaine Joseph Mellot is one of the oldest wine estates in the Centre-Loire, established in the Sancerre region since the 16th century. The estate cultivates plots spread across several appellations in the Berry vineyards, including Menetou-Salon, and continues a family tradition centered on the Sauvignon Blanc grape.
On what terroir is Les Thureaux blanc Domaine Joseph Mellot Menetou Salon AOP 2024 produced?
The Menetou-Salon AOP appellation extends across the Cher department, west of Sancerre, on Kimmeridgian limestone and marl soils similar to those of the Berry Champagne region. This terroir, combined with a semi-continental climate tempered by oceanic influence, promotes a slow ripening of Sauvignon Blanc, the only white grape permitted in the appellation, and produces wines renowned for their mineral tension.
What is the tasting profile of Les Thureaux blanc Domaine Joseph Mellot Menetou Salon AOP 2024?
Les Thureaux cuvée is a fresh and fruity white wine, driven by aromas of citrus and white flowers typical of Menetou-Salon Sauvignon. The palate combines liveliness and balance, in a straightforward style characteristic of the appellation.
What dishes pair with Les Thureaux blanc Domaine Joseph Mellot Menetou Salon AOP 2024?
This 2024 Menetou-Salon white naturally pairs with seafood, grilled or lightly sauced fish, and fresh goat cheeses. It is also suitable for aperitifs or a simple tasting with friends or family.
At what temperature should Les Thureaux blanc Domaine Joseph Mellot Menetou Salon AOP 2024 be served?
Serve chilled, between 10 and 12°C, within two to four years of bottling, during which Menetou-Salon whites best express their aromatic freshness.