{"product_id":"tracy-cie-les-marnes-blanc-aoc-menetou-salon-2023","title":"Tracy \u0026 Co. Les Marnes Blanc AOC Menetou-Salon 2023","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kz62hd\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eTracy \u0026amp; Cie Les Marnes Blanc AOC Menetou-Salon 2023 Loire, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eLes Marnes Blanc AOC Menetou-Salon 2023 is a dry white Loire wine made from Sauvignon Blanc from the Centre-Loire region. This cuvée reveals a different side of Château de Tracy than Pouilly-Fumé, with Menetou-Salon as its origin and marl, limestone, and clay as the base for a rich, juicy, and mineral style. The 2023 vintage yielded healthy, evenly ripened grapes, making the wine fresh, aromatic, and versatile for food pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eMenetou-Salon is located in the Centre-Loire, where Sauvignon Blanc is known for its freshness, minerality, and distinct aromatic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine comes from AOC Menetou-Salon, an appellation in the Centre-Loire. This area is in the same broader Loire region as Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, but has its own style with a juicy texture and clear mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The selected plots have a south to southwest exposure. This exposure helps Sauvignon Blanc achieve sufficient ripeness, while the fresh Loire influence preserves the tension in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soil consists of Marnes de Saint-Doulchard, Buzançais limestone, and clay. What are marls? Marls are calcareous clay soils that can give Sauvignon Blanc extra texture, minerality, and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines are between 20 and 40 years old, depending on the plot. This age contributes to more concentration and a more layered expression of Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The selected Menetou-Salon vineyard is organically certified by Ecocert, with an emphasis on balance between soil, vine, and ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eThis white Menetou-Salon is made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc – Menetou-Salon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauvignon Blanc gives Les Marnes Blanc its citrus, white fruit, floral aromas, fresh acidity, and mineral tension. In Menetou-Salon, the grape often acquires a slightly richer, juicier texture than in the crispest Loire styles, while its fresh core remains clearly present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eThe vinification is focused on purity, freshness, and a clear expression of Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 aligns with the classic profile of the Centre-Loire, with a growing season without extreme heat or drought stress. The healthy grapes retained much freshness while developing a rich aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine is vinified in stainless steel tanks. Stainless steel keeps the citrus, white fruit aromas, and floral notes crisp and pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003eAnalysis \u0026amp; Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e With 12.94% alcohol, 3.18 g\/l total acidity, 1.29 g\/l residual sugar, and 17 g\/l dry extract, this Menetou-Salon remains dry and fresh, but with enough body for a juicy, gastronomic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003eTasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003eLes Marnes Blanc 2023 opens with white fruit, citrus, and a floral, refined aroma. On the palate, more exotic fruits emerge, with passionfruit, mango, lychee, and a hint of rose. The finish is long, juicy, and mineral, with a beautiful saline tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Menetou-Salon at 10–12 °C, so that the citrus, white fruit, and mineral tension remain beautifully crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with goat cheese, shellfish, grilled fish, sushi, green asparagus, salads with citrus, and light dishes with fresh herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gm5ix8\" data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003eMore information about Château de Tracy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3924\"\u003eChâteau de Tracy is one of the historic names of the Loire and is primarily known for Sauvignon Blanc with precision, freshness, and gastronomic versatility. With Tracy \u0026amp; Cie, the house also showcases origins outside of Pouilly-Fumé, such as this Menetou-Salon Les Marnes. The style remains distinctly Loire: pure, mineral, and fresh, but with a richer, juicier texture that makes this wine particularly appealing at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eigen Import","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45223193542735,"sku":"6295","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/Tracy_CieLesMarnesBlancAOCMenetou-Salon2023.webp?v=1778672799","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/tracy-cie-les-marnes-blanc-aoc-menetou-salon-2023","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}