Montlouis Sur Loire Clos de Mosny Monopole

2018

4.4

1619 UAHQPR 1.87

Region

France › Loire › Montlouis AOC

Type

white · still

Grapes

Chenin Blanc

Alcohol

13.5%

Volume

750 mL

Sugar

2 g/L

Tasting Notes

4 July 2023· @Garage·Mixed Bag Vol. 8

4.4

What a nice opportunity to compare '21 and '18 vintages. Obviously, more developed, but also more complex and demanding than the fresh release. It's complex and sexy. Pebbles, tilia honey, tilia flowers, quince, sea breeze and mushrooms. Acidity is high, but thanks to balance and structure everything is perfectly fit. The aftertaste is long and delicious. A bit of pickle notes in the finish only adds complexity.

About

Le Clos de Mosny is a single-vineyard cuvée of 12.5 hectares, reduced to old vines of Chenin Blanc from the best geological zone (about 8 hectares). The vineyard is fully owned by Domaine de La Taille Aux Loups, hence the 'monopole' designation. The vines are 40-50 years old. They grow on sand clay soil with lots of silexes on pure limestone (2-3 meters before hitting the limestone). The ageing lasts 1 year on fine lees in barrels (20% new, 80% 1-4-year-old barrels).