Menetou-Salon Blanc | AP Wine Imports

Golden color with green reflections. Powerful, rich nose with citrus, peach, and white flowers. Crisp and full-bodied with good balance and good length. 3-5 year cellaring potential.

Specifications

Vinification	De-stemming; the press is filled by conveyor belt. Pneumatic pressing is slow and gentle to limit the extraction of plant compounds. Cold, static racking. Fermentation in thermo-regulated vats for 8-10 weeks.
Élevage	95% in tank, 5% in barrel. Filtration employed. Estate bottled in March.
Vineyard Soil	Mostly shallow clay limestone soil
Harvest	Harvested manually at optimum maturity at the beginning of September.
Tasting Notes	Golden color with green reflections. Powerful, rich nose, with notes of citrus, peach, and white flowers. When shaken, the nose reveals even more of its aromatic power and complexity. The attack is crisp and full-bodied. The acidity ensures that there is a good balance and the notes of white flowers enhance the fruity aromas on the nose. Lingers well, remains on the palate.
Food Pairings	The Menetou-Salon Blanc is the perfect accompaniment to fish, shellfish, white meat, poultry, chèvre…or simply as an aperitif.
Serving Temp	Drink around 12°C
Cellaring	Keep 3-5 years