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Domaine Philippe Gilbert

Domaine Philippe Gilbert Menetou-Salon Blanc 2023

Loire Valley, FranceWhite · Sauvignon Blanc

A dry Menetou-Salon Sauvignon Blanc with citrus, green apple, and flinty freshness.

Domaine Philippe Gilbert Menetou-Salon Blanc 2023 1
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In the glass

About this bottle

Wine Type: White
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Menetou-Salon AOC
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Producer: Domaine Philippe Gilbert
Winemaker: Philippe Gilbert 
Vineyard: Estate Sauvignon Blanc parcels on the slopes around Menetou-Salon
Soil: Kimmeridgian limestone and marl (chalky “Sancerre-like” soils)
Farming: Organic and biodynamic practices
Alcohol: 12.5% 
Fermentation: Cool, steady fermentation (often stainless); native-leaning intent
Aging: Short lees time in tank (and/or neutral vessels) for texture without losing lift
Fining / Filtration: Minimal to moderate 

Tasting Note:
Lemon, grapefruit, and green apple with white flowers and a clean flinty edge. Dry, brisk acidity, and a chalky, saline finish. Serve very cold.

About the Producer:
Philippe Gilbert is a benchmark name in Menetou-Salon, known for meticulous farming and a precise, mineral style that treats Sauvignon Blanc with real seriousness. The wines lean less “tropical” and more “stone + citrus,” with texture from lees work rather than oak—highly drinkable and very food-friendly.

Tastes like lemon · grapefruit · green apple · white flowers · flinty

  • Citrus
  • Orchard fruit
  • Flowers

Taste

At the table
Oysters, shrimp, chèvre, salads, grilled fish, fried seafood, sushi, spring vegetables.

The bottle, at a glance

Region
Loire Valley, FranceMenetou-Salon
Vintage
2023
Style
WhiteCrisp, mineral Centre-Loire Sauvignon Blanc with citrus and flint
Farming
Practicing biodynamicOrganic and biodynamic practices
Alcohol
12.5%
Soil
Kimmeridgian limestone and marl (chalky “Sancerre-like” soils)
Winemaker
Philippe Gilbert
Aging
Short lees time in tank (and/or neutral vessels)
Character
Cool ferment, lees aging for texture, bright acidity, clean mineral finish, best served very cold
Loire ValleyFrance
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