Wolf Pruning Estate - Jacky Blot - Clos Michet 2023
Domaine de La Taille aux Loups is located in Montlouis-sur-Loire , in the Loire Valley . It has existed since 1988, when it was managed by a Bordeaux man who farmed 7 hectares of vines belonging to André Chapeau and Clément Germain. In 1990, wine broker Jacky Blot took charge of the vinification of the vintage and over the years, became attached to the Domaine. This is how he became the owner in 1992. In collaboration with Christophe Mesliand , they quickly built up a good reputation. Jacky Blot attaches importance to respecting nature and the grape: no pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers. The estate has been certified organic since 2012. The choice of traditional plowing and manual harvesting is emphasized, as soon as the grapes reach perfect maturity. He avoids interventions in the cellar and prefers traditional aging, without rushing the stages. Jacky Blot also owns the Domaine de la Butte in Bourgueil. Following the sudden death of Jacky Blot in May 2023, his son Jean-Philippe took over the management of the estates.
Clos Michet is a single-plot cuvée composed of Chenin Blanc . The grapes harvested come from the second passage during the harvest on the three plots of the clos. The aging lasts 1 year on fine lees , in barrels ; 1/4 new, 1/4 of one wine, 1/4 of 2 wines and 1/4 of 3 wines.
Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc