Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups : Triple Zéro Montlouis-Sur-Loire

The Freshness and Richness of a Sparkling Montlouis-sur-Loire Wine

The estate

The Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups, located in the picturesque Loire Valley, is an icon of French winemaking. Founded by the bold and visionary Jacky Blot in 1989, this estate overturned the region's winemaking conventions. With his pioneering spirit, Jacky Blot challenged traditional methods by introducing cutting-edge techniques and focusing on the purity and authenticity of the terroir. His approach, blending respect for the land with innovation, redefined the potential of Chenin Blanc, highlighting the complexity and finesse of this grape variety. Under his leadership, Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups became synonymous with exceptional wines, capturing the very essence of the Loire Valley.

His son, Jean-Philippe, joined the estate and gradually took over its management a few years before Jacky Blot's passing in May 2023.

The vineyard

The Taille Aux Loups vineyard benefits from a temperate climate and clay-limestone soils, ideal for growing Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, and Sauvignon Blanc. The estate's geological diversity allows for a unique and varied expression of its wines, doing justice to the richness of the Loire.

The wine

Produced under the Montlouis-sur-Loire Pétillant appellation, the Triple Zéro cuvée from Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups is made from young interplanted vines as well as vines with an average age of 40 years, grown on soils composed of clay, silica, and limestone.

Winemaking and aging

Hand-harvested, the grapes are sorted before undergoing pneumatic pressing. Gravity-fed filling into barrels aged 6 to 8 years. Slow fermentation lasting 6 to 8 months without added yeast or chaptalization. The juice is transferred to bottle before fermentation is complete, when 10 to 12 grams of sugar remain to be fermented. Disgorgement takes place after aging on lees for approximately 18 to 24 months.

The name of this cuvée refers to the fact that there is no chaptalization, no liqueur de tirage, and no liqueur d'expédition.

Blend

Chenin Blanc (100%).

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Triple Zéro Blanc from Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups

Serving

For optimal tasting, serve between 10° and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing

Thanks to its remarkable freshness, this cuvée is ideal for enjoying both as an aperitif and throughout a meal.