Domaine du Grand Brussy Menetou-Salon 2022
WineSpark Price €22.40
Given the popularity of winemaker Damien’s Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé, I had to go back and see what else he had up his sleeve.
He immediately suggested Menetou-Salon, one of the Loire’s best-kept secrets. It’s a wine which you don’t find much of outside of France.
That’s because you’ll find it as the white by-the-glass option in nearly every single Parisian restaurant. As a result, only 15% of the region’s production is exported.
You get all the elegance and sophistication of a Loire Sauvignon Blanc here, but the Kimmeridgian clay you find in Menetou-Salon gives it a much richer and more tropical flavour.
And because it’s not as famous as neighbouring Sancerre, the price is an absolute snip for the quality.
| Wine type | White |
| Grape(s) | Sauvignon Blanc 100% |
| Country | France |
| Region of origin | Loire Valley |
| Appellation | Menetou-Salon |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcohol % | 13% |
| Oak? | No |
| Months in Oak | N/A |
| Type of Oak | N/A |
| Allergens (e.g. Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) | Sulphites |
| Average age of vines | 30 years |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 280m |
| Soil type(s) | Clay |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Is this wine organic? | No |
| Biodynamic? | No |
| Sustainably produced? | Yes |
| Suitable for vegans? | Yes |
| Ageing potential (years) | 6-8 years |
| Ideal drinking window | 2023-2028 |
The Loire is the true home of Sauvignon Blanc - nowhere else does it taste as pure, characterful and authentic.
I’ve got a pretty good contact here from my Naked years - Joost de Villebois - who owns one of the biggest family producers in the Sancerre area, Fournier Pere et Fils.
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