Pierre Ménard

Laïka Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc

9.210 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
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
Chris MacLean

Quality is there but the style is more round than what I expected

Quality is there but the style is more round than what I expected

Dec 1st, 2022
Don Norton

Not at all flinty, but mineral and much more viscous than a typical sb. Bright acidity and great length

Not at all flinty, but mineral and much more viscous than a typical sb. Bright acidity and great length

1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2018
Jakub Kalinowski

Vibrant, juicy, so fresh, alive!
Green apples, green grass, a hint of green apricot, some lemongrass. Highly enticing. Not flint like Sancerre, no exotic canned fruit like NZ. Fresh, green, grassy.
On the palate this has a round, slightly creamy mouthfeel but remains focused, light, appley juicy, vibrant. A slightly herby, salty bitter edge adds an interesting edge and a bit of nice complexity.
Closer to a Chenin Blanc (think Guiberteau) than a typical SB.
Slightly cloudy, incredibly drinkable.
This is a delightful discovery!

Vibrant, juicy, so fresh, alive!
Green apples, green grass, a hint of green apricot, some lemongrass. Highly enticing. Not flint like Sancerre, no exotic canned fruit like NZ. Fresh, green, grassy.
On the palate this has a round, slightly creamy mouthfeel but remains focused, light, appley juicy, vibrant. A slightly herby, salty bitter edge adds an interesting edge and a bit of nice complexity.
Closer to a Chenin Blanc (think Guiberteau) than a typical SB.
Slightly cloudy, incredibly drinkable.
This is a delightful discovery!

May 13th, 2022
Icy Liu

Tastes more like a Chenin blanc,tart apples and lemon, lime, some reductive notes that blow off. m+ acid

Tastes more like a Chenin blanc,tart apples and lemon, lime, some reductive notes that blow off. m+ acid

Sep 24th, 2016
Adrienne Kaplan

Funky, lasts on the mouth

Funky, lasts on the mouth

Dec 7th, 2016
Richard Jennings

Richard had this 7 years ago

Richard had this 7 years ago

Jun 2nd, 2017
Emily Schindler

Emily had this 7 years ago

Emily had this 7 years ago

Mar 22nd, 2017
Guus Schuijt

Guus had this 4 months ago

Guus had this 4 months ago

Jan 6th, 2024
Guus Schuijt

Guus had this a year ago

Guus had this a year ago

Feb 18th, 2023
Alexander Vadas

Alexander had this 5 years ago

Alexander had this 5 years ago

Jul 4th, 2019