B&G Menetou-Salon Oreille de Poules 0.75

France, Loire Valley, Centre-Loire, AOC Menetou-Salon
Bottle
Identity
Producer Barton & Guestier
Vol 0.75
Classification AOC
Grapes 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Color white
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc Pale yellow color with slight golden highlights
Aroma Intense nose of grapefruit aromas, combined with delicate floral notes of acacia and flinty hints.
Palate Complex, fruity, and crisp palate. The attack is very mineral followed by a full and fruity middle palate.
Finish The wine evolves beautifully on a long, refreshing, and mineral-driven finish that leaves a crisp impression.
Food Pairing Perfect with seafood, especially oysters, local cheeses like Crottin de Chavignol or Selles sur cher, or as an aperitif.
Aging Potential should be drunk young
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Aging Process 2-3 months of aging on fine lees in vats
Fermentation Short skin contact, fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperature (15-18°C), no malolactic conversion
Terroir
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone
Harvest Type mechanical
Harvest Desc Most grapes are picked with mechanical grape harvesters in the region.
Interesting facts
Oreilles de Poule means hen's ear, which is the local name of the shell sediments found in the soil of the region.