Domaine du Pré Semelé : La Montée de Saint Romble 2022
Stock currently at the producing estate – Will ship after 11 May 2025
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates
Description
Characteristics and tasting advice for La Montée de Saint Romble 2022 from Domaine du Pré Semelé
Tasting
Nose
The nose reveals a beautiful aromatic precision with notes of exotic fruits and a marked minerality characteristic of its Kimmeridgian marl terroir.
Palate
On the palate, this wine presents a perfect balance between freshness and fruity maturity. Its texture is both velvety and ample, with a vivifying structure. The finish, long and persistent, testifies to a beautiful aging potential.
Food and wine pairings
This sauvignon blanc pairs perfectly with ceviche, a scallop tartare or a crottin de Chavignol. Its freshness and structure also make it an ideal companion for fatty fish.
The refinement and precision of a Loire white wine
The property
Founded in the 1940s by Camille and Maurice Raimbault, Domaine du Pré Semelé now extends over 20 hectares in the Loire wine region, 5 km north of Sancerre. Currently led by Julien and Clément Raimbault, the third generation, the estate stands out for its sustainable viticultural practices and limited production, favoring quality. Known for its Les Chasseignes cuvée, voted the second best sauvignon blanc in the world in 2017, the estate benefits from a strategic location near the famous Monts Damés vineyard.
The vineyard
La Montée de Saint Romble comes from a one-hectare plot located on the eponymous place in Sancerre. This exceptional terroir is characterized by its Kimmeridgian marls and its northwest exposure, an atypical orientation that preserves the freshness of the grapes even during solar vintages. The vines, 50 years old, are cultivated according to the principles of organic farming.
Vinification and aging
Manual harvest in crates, followed by a long and gentle pressing of 3h30. The vinification takes place without the addition of enzymes or sulfites, with a settling after 48 hours of cold stabilization. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts in foudres, demi-muids and amphorae. The aging, with a total duration of 18 months, includes 12 months in these same containers, then 6 months in tanks after racking and blending. Bottling takes place in the spring, on a fruit day, without fining or filtration.
Grape variety
100% sauvignon blanc.
