Domaine Philippe Gilbert is one of the top producers in Menetou-Salon, a lesser-known AOC that borders Sancerre.
While obscure in comparison to its neighbor, Menetou-Salon has great terroirs; Gilbert's fantastic wines – some of the region's very best – are proof.
The domaine is equally adept at producing both mineral, fine-boned whites (Sauvignon Blanc) and silky, noble reds (Pinot Noir), both of which impress even at the entry-level domaine bottlings.
Grapes are hand-harvested and farming is biodynamic.
What importer Rosenthal Wine Merchant has to say about this wine...
Philipppe Gilbert’s rosé, 100% Pinot Noir sourced from vines in Parassy, is replete with a sense of vinosity that is nearly outside category. The thing that really thrills in this wine is its energy, a bracing kinetic drive that feels like biting into cool, fresh, ripe fruit right off the vine. This Rosé is vinified using the direct press method following the same principles as the process used for making the white wine.
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2023
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Biodynamic
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Style
Aromatic , Crisp , Juicy
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied
Loire Valley Wines
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