Jean François Mérieau

L'arpent des Vaudons Touraine Sauvignon Blanc

8.891 ratings
8.922 pro ratings
Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.4

Maybe it's just my bottle, but this is definitely over the hill. No Sauvignon Blanc aromas left but lots of leesiness. Medium finish suggests this would probably be quite compelling when younger.

Maybe it's just my bottle, but this is definitely over the hill. No Sauvignon Blanc aromas left but lots of leesiness. Medium finish suggests this would probably be quite compelling when younger.

1 person found it helpfulNov 13th, 2015
Mark Lindzy

I found this bottle in my cellar rack recently, and opened tonight to pair with fish. I agree with @Christy Canterbury MW that it's not as lively as fresh vintages. There is the lemon curd and flinty element, but acidity has really subsided in only two years. Not as snappy as I was hoping.

I found this bottle in my cellar rack recently, and opened tonight to pair with fish. I agree with @Christy Canterbury MW that it's not as lively as fresh vintages. There is the lemon curd and flinty element, but acidity has really subsided in only two years. Not as snappy as I was hoping.

Dec 10th, 2015
Patrick Blondin Sommelier

J'adore! 19,20 SAQ! Un sauvignon au apparence classique mais avec un plus!

J'adore! 19,20 SAQ! Un sauvignon au apparence classique mais avec un plus!

Aug 5th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.2

Still one of the best values in all of Sauv Blanc, and surely competes with most Sancerre at the entry level. The 2013 vintage is slightly more lean in the mouthfeel than the last one, but the nose is more floral and sows exoctic fruit and minerals.

Still one of the best values in all of Sauv Blanc, and surely competes with most Sancerre at the entry level. The 2013 vintage is slightly more lean in the mouthfeel than the last one, but the nose is more floral and sows exoctic fruit and minerals.

Jun 5th, 2015
Liz Hale

Love Mérieau wines- this Sauvignon blanc is beautiful and elegant- white flowers, apricot and lemon icebox pie.

Love Mérieau wines- this Sauvignon blanc is beautiful and elegant- white flowers, apricot and lemon icebox pie.

Mar 19th, 2015
Will Chesebro

Assistant winegrower Chesebro Wines

8.1

Good acid, a bit flat on the nose

Good acid, a bit flat on the nose

Mar 18th, 2015
Craig Sedmak

Fun and youthful #sauvignonblanc #loire

Fun and youthful #sauvignonblanc #loire

Feb 28th, 2015
Mark Cochard

Sommelier phillywine.com, Chaddsford Winery

9.1

Enjoyed this wine very much at the Domaine in 2023. Good to see inour market in PA. Rich lush with a hint of RS, Mouthcoating with citrus, minerality and very long finish. Check out his other wines if you can find them.

Enjoyed this wine very much at the Domaine in 2023. Good to see inour market in PA. Rich lush with a hint of RS, Mouthcoating with citrus, minerality and very long finish. Check out his other wines if you can find them.

Jan 3rd, 2015
Colin Howard

Owner Oso Market in Portland

8.7

D'vine

D'vine

Jul 15th, 2014
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

Elegant. Lite but good fruit.Def compares to sanceres for way less money.

Elegant. Lite but good fruit.Def compares to sanceres for way less money.

Jun 21st, 2014