By Domaine Jean-Paul Picard
2022 Menetou-Salon Blanc 'Le Pre-Long'

The Vineyards
Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Loire Valley
Soil: Argilo-calcaire
Yield: 55 hl/ha
Vine Age: 15 years
Harvest: Manual

Vinification
Hand-picked and sorted before being pressed. Fermented with natural yeast and aged sur lie for 4 to 6 months. Fined and filtered before bottling.

Tastings Comments
Pale gold in color. Very citrus notes. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and balanced.

Service
Aging Potential: 3 to 4 years
Serving Temperature: Serve at 8 to 10 degrees C
Food Pairing: Good as an aperitif or with cheese, fish, or shellfish
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Domaine Jean-Paul Picard, Le Pre-Long, Menetou-Salon, Loire, France, 2022
Producer: Domaine Jean-Paul Picard
Wine name: Le Pre-Long
Vintage: 2022
Sub-region: Menetou-Salon
Region: Loire
Country: France
Award: Silver
Score: 93
Color: White
Style: Still - Dry (below 5 g/L residual sugar)
Closure: Natural Cork
Bottle Size: 75cl
Grape composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting notes: Energised mineral characters over grassy gooseberry and ripe juicy apples and pears, with a refreshing citrus acidity and long finish.