2018 Domaine Philippe Gilbert Menetou-Salon
Sauvignon Blanc
- France
- Loire Valley
- Upper Loire
- Menetou-Salon
Community Tasting Note
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Ellen5181 Likes this wine: 90 points
October 22, 2021 - Appearance - clear. Glassine, straw
Nose - it’s been open a while but the nose is medium plus. Youthful. More oak than fruit or floral. Some lemon. Ripe sweet lemon, but also alcohol burn. Listed as 13.5, feels higher.
Palate - wonderful. Very fresh and great acidity. Nice balance. Medium body. Balanced and alcohol feels integrated on palate. Little frizzante on palate. Notes are lemon, grassy, minerality, herbs. I do think grape is Sauvignon Blanc but w/o the gooseberry funk.
It’s an alive wine, rounded, great flavor, tastes fresh and clean. Good finish.
Would be great with oysters or seafood. Don’t limit yourself to Sancerre.183 views