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Grape(s): 100% Chenin Blanc.

Since 1989, Jacky Blot has increased greatly the fame of the appellation Montlouis-sur-Loire that suffers in the shadow of Vouvray in terms of notoriety, but which surprises in the quality of its wines. Affable yet intense, Jacky forges ahead crafting his gourmet whites with passion and precision. He continues to show the way in refining his style, whether it be bubbles, dry whites, or sweet wines, being able to compare, thanks to his crus, Montlouis as well as Vouvray. Jacky was the first winemaker in Montlouis to age his wine for a long time in barrels, but in the last 10 years, his dry whites are noticeably less woody. A definite domaine to discover if you have not already done so! According to Schildknecht “Iris, narcissus, candied lime peel, and hints of honeydew melon in the nose of the Blot 2009 Montlouis Sec Les Dix Arpents lead to a surprisingly lean, firm, lime-bright, chalk-suffused palate. The tart, bright fruit character here may reflect the early harvest date. The barrel element, however, is not obviously apparent in the way that it is with the corresponding 2008. This finishes with a long reprise of illusive floral and mineral notes. I would look for it to evolve interestingly over the next 4-5 years.”

RP: 89 pts.

Maturity: Now-2019.

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