{"title":"Menetou-Salon Wines","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\nh2{ font-size:18px !important;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: inline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 66, 37);\"\u003eThe Menetou-Salon AOC\u003c\/span\u003e is a located in the Upper Loire Valley of France, known for its exceptional Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines, often unfairly overshadowed by its Sancerre neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMenetou-Salon wines are rapidly establishing a reputation at an international level. The appellation's crisp, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and light, fruit-driven Pinot Noir wines are often less expensive than equivalent wines labelled as Sancerre and are from very similar terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-ceols-menetou-salon","title":"Joseph de Maistre Saint-Ceols Menetou-Salon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eMenetou-Salon sits on the left bank of the Loire River, in the shadow of its famous neighbour Sancerre. While Sancerre is larger and more widely known, Menetou-Salon is a fifth of its size — a connoisseur’s appellation with more specific terroir and wines of outstanding quality. If you love Sancerre, Menetou-Salon will captivate you. This cuvee comes from the Saint-Céols vineyard, farmed to Terra Vitis sustainable standards by Pierre Jacolin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Sauvignon Blanc grown to Terra Vitis sustainable standards in the Menetou-Salon appellation of the Loire Valley, this is a wine of real precision and elegance. Exclusive to The Wine Buff, it represents exceptional value from one of France’s most underrated appellations — all the finesse of Sancerre at a fraction of the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with bright, luminous glints.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate and expressive — floral, with a hint of white peach and fresh citrus.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and fresh with vibrant citrus fruit, well-balanced acidity, and lovely texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and zesty with a distinctive orange zest zing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile food wine — excellent with roast chicken, grilled fish, seafood, and soft cheeses. The crisp acidity and floral character make it a superb aperitif too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sauvignon-blanc-wines\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/menetou-salon-wines\"\u003eMenetou-Salon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/loire-valley-wines\"\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-wine\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sustainable-wines\"\u003eTerra Vitis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crisp-refreshing-white-wines\"\u003eCrisp Refreshing White\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the next two years\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pierre Jacolin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165914566827,"sku":"","price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/files\/joseph-maistre-menetou-salon.png?v=1764499279"},{"product_id":"jacolin-creme-de-cassis","title":"La Prieure de Saint Ceols Creme de Cassis","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Prieure de Saint Ceols is a Terra Vitis certified estate in the Loire Valley, where Pierre Jacolin produces one of France’s finest crèmes de cassis entirely from the \u003cem\u003eNoir de Bourgogne\u003c\/em\u003e blackcurrant variety — grown exclusively on the domaine. This is a natural product, made traditionally and without compromise, in stark contrast to the mass-produced liqueurs that rely on extracts, synthetic ingredients, colourants, and chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Liqueur\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an extraordinary concentration of 800 grams of blackcurrants per litre, this crème de cassis is in a different league from anything you’ll find on a supermarket shelf. The \u003cem\u003eNoir de Bourgogne\u003c\/em\u003e variety is prized for its intense flavour and deep colour, and here it is allowed to express itself fully — thick, rich, and bursting with the sensation of perfectly ripe fruit. Enjoy it as a digestif over ice, or use it to make a classic Kir or Kir Royale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, inky blackcurrant purple — intensely vivid.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure, concentrated blackcurrant with a natural freshness — no artificiality, just the real fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hugely concentrated and richly textured. The intense blackcurrant flavour coats the tongue in a wave of ripe fruit with a thick, luscious body.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and deeply fruity, leaving a lingering sensation of perfectly ripe blackcurrant.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe over ice as a digestif, or mix with dry white wine for a classic Kir, or with Champagne or sparkling wine for a Kir Royale. Also excellent drizzled over vanilla ice cream or used in desserts and sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/loire-valley\"\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-wine\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sustainable-wines\"\u003eTerra Vitis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20cl\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pierre Jacolin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165934293163,"sku":"","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/products\/jacolin-saint-ceols-creme-de-cassis.png?v=1663772662"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/collections\/jacolin-menetou-salon.png?v=1740163457","url":"https:\/\/thewinebuff.com\/collections\/menetou-salon-wines.oembed","provider":"Wine Buff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}