Tracy & Co. Les Marnes Blanc AOC Menetou-Salon 2023

Tracy & Cie Les Marnes Blanc AOC Menetou-Salon 2023 Loire, France

Les Marnes Blanc AOC Menetou-Salon 2023 is a dry white Loire wine made from Sauvignon Blanc from the Centre-Loire region. This cuvée reveals a different side of Château de Tracy than Pouilly-Fumé, with Menetou-Salon as its origin and marl, limestone, and clay as the base for a rich, juicy, and mineral style. The 2023 vintage yielded healthy, evenly ripened grapes, making the wine fresh, aromatic, and versatile for food pairings.

Vineyards and region

Menetou-Salon is located in the Centre-Loire, where Sauvignon Blanc is known for its freshness, minerality, and distinct aromatic character.

• Location / Origin: The wine comes from AOC Menetou-Salon, an appellation in the Centre-Loire. This area is in the same broader Loire region as Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, but has its own style with a juicy texture and clear mineral tension.

• Exposure: The selected plots have a south to southwest exposure. This exposure helps Sauvignon Blanc achieve sufficient ripeness, while the fresh Loire influence preserves the tension in the wine.

• Soil: The soil consists of Marnes de Saint-Doulchard, Buzançais limestone, and clay. What are marls? Marls are calcareous clay soils that can give Sauvignon Blanc extra texture, minerality, and length.

• Vineyard & Age: The vines are between 20 and 40 years old, depending on the plot. This age contributes to more concentration and a more layered expression of Sauvignon Blanc.

• Viticulture: The selected Menetou-Salon vineyard is organically certified by Ecocert, with an emphasis on balance between soil, vine, and ecosystem.

Grape composition

This white Menetou-Salon is made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc.

• Sauvignon Blanc – Menetou-Salon: Sauvignon Blanc gives Les Marnes Blanc its citrus, white fruit, floral aromas, fresh acidity, and mineral tension. In Menetou-Salon, the grape often acquires a slightly richer, juicier texture than in the crispest Loire styles, while its fresh core remains clearly present.

Vinification and aging

The vinification is focused on purity, freshness, and a clear expression of Sauvignon Blanc.

• Vintage & Harvest: 2023 aligns with the classic profile of the Centre-Loire, with a growing season without extreme heat or drought stress. The healthy grapes retained much freshness while developing a rich aromatic intensity.

• Fermentation: The wine is vinified in stainless steel tanks. Stainless steel keeps the citrus, white fruit aromas, and floral notes crisp and pure.

• Analysis & Structure: With 12.94% alcohol, 3.18 g/l total acidity, 1.29 g/l residual sugar, and 17 g/l dry extract, this Menetou-Salon remains dry and fresh, but with enough body for a juicy, gastronomic style.

Tasting notes and serving suggestions

Les Marnes Blanc 2023 opens with white fruit, citrus, and a floral, refined aroma. On the palate, more exotic fruits emerge, with passionfruit, mango, lychee, and a hint of rose. The finish is long, juicy, and mineral, with a beautiful saline tension.

• Serving temperature: Serve this Menetou-Salon at 10–12 °C, so that the citrus, white fruit, and mineral tension remain beautifully crisp.

• Dishes: Excellent with goat cheese, shellfish, grilled fish, sushi, green asparagus, salads with citrus, and light dishes with fresh herbs.

More information about Château de Tracy

Château de Tracy is one of the historic names of the Loire and is primarily known for Sauvignon Blanc with precision, freshness, and gastronomic versatility. With Tracy & Cie, the house also showcases origins outside of Pouilly-Fumé, such as this Menetou-Salon Les Marnes. The style remains distinctly Loire: pure, mineral, and fresh, but with a richer, juicier texture that makes this wine particularly appealing at the table.