Domaine de la Taille aux Loups (Jacky Blot) Montlouis Petillant Brut Tradition NV NET with aromas of ripe orchard

with aromas of ripe orchard fruit and white flowers

and the wine is aged extensively on the lees before bottling with a modest dosage

The standard for many a Negroni or Manhattan recipe

An absolute pleasure

multilayered cider

Domaine de la Taille aux Loups (Jacky Blot) Montlouis Petillant Brut Tradition NV NET with aromas of ripe orchardFew winemakers have come to define an appellation like Jacky Blot has come to define Montlouis Sur Loire. Hes an authority on Chenin Blanc, and his wines are dynamic, enchanting distillations of this noble grape. His Brut Tradition is from 40 year old vines planted on clay, silex and limestone rich soils. By fermenting and aging the wine totally in oak barrels, he allows its oxidative richness to shine; there are pastry like notes of honey, buttered