2025 Chenin "Le Chenin des Cousins" Domaine de Montgilet

Description

Chenin “Le Chenin des Cousins” 2025 – Domaine de Montgilet is a fresh and expressive Loire white wine highlighting the purity of Chenin Blanc. The bright and balanced 2025 vintage reveals vibrant natural tension supported by a generous yet precise texture. This cuvée offers a modern and approachable interpretation of Loire Chenin, combining freshness, fruit, and minerality.

Grape Variety

100% Chenin Blanc.

Aromatic profile: green apple, pear, quince, citrus, white flowers, and subtle honeyed notes.

Region / Country

Loire Valley (France).

Schist and clay-limestone soils provide freshness, tension, and aromatic precision.

Serving Temperature

Serve between 9 and 11 °C (48–52 °F).

Best enjoyed young to appreciate its aromatic brightness.

Ageing Potential

3 to 8 years.

• 2025–2028: freshness and vibrant fruit.

• 2029–2033+: development toward honeyed and waxy notes.

Appearance

• Color: pale yellow with green reflections.

• Clarity: bright and crystalline.

• Legs: fine and regular.

Nose

• Aromatic intensity: fresh and expressive.

• First nose: citrus and white fruits.

• Second nose: white flowers, quince, and subtle mineral notes.

Palate

• Attack: lively and generous.

• Structure: vibrant tension, precise acidity, supple texture.

• Dominant aromas: apple, pear, lemon, and floral notes.

• Overall balance: harmonious and energetic.

• Length: fresh, saline, and persistent finish.

Food Pairings

• Seafood.

• Grilled fish.

• Light Asian cuisine.

• Goat cheeses.

Overall Impression / Style

A fresh and approachable Loire Chenin combining tension, fruit, and generosity. A convivial and expressive cuvée.

Tasting Comment

“A lively and refreshing Chenin Blanc with crisp orchard fruit, bright acidity and a clean mineral finish.”

— Source: Loire specialist wine press / sommelier reviews