Domaine de la Taille aux Loups (Jacky Blot) Montlouis Petillant Brut Tradition NV Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine the list keeps going

the list keeps going

A step above most other affordable California bubbles

Dark and rich in both color and style

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aged extensively on the lees to develop richness while preserving freshness

Domaine de la Taille aux Loups (Jacky Blot) Montlouis Petillant Brut Tradition NV Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine the list keeps goingFew winemakers have come to define an appellation like Jacky Blot has come to define Montlouis Sur Loire. Hes an authority on Chenin Blanc, and his wines are dynamic, enchanting distillations of this noble grape. His Brut Tradition is from 40 year old vines planted on clay, silex and limestone rich soils. By fermenting and aging the wine totally in oak barrels, he allows its oxidative richness to shine; there are pastry like notes of honey, buttered