In 1982 willing to change his former agriculture activity, Patrick MAUDRY decided to make his dream and Passion for the wine concret. He started in purchasing and cultivating 80 ares of Pouilly-Fumé only. David MAUDRY, the youngest son of the family and his partner Shirley, joined the Domaine in 2009 after completing studies and experiences in the vineyards and the winemaking.
David and his partner Shirley have taken over the family estate and work closely together to craft outstanding Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from the Centre Loire appellations, renowned for the exceptional richness and precision of their aromatic expression.
Shirley & David Maudry Menetou Salon Cuvée Essentiel is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Really fresh and balance wine with peppery and slightly minty notes. The nose is intense and aromatic with notes of citrus, peach and ripe fruit. The palate is fruity and fresh.
RS: <1g/L
TA: 4.5g/L
Shirley & David Maudry Pouilly-Fume Cuvee Prestige is made from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc.
Delicate nose of vanilla dominated by citrus fruits such as grapefruit and pineapple. In the mouth, this wine has a nice balance between fruit, minerality and acidity with a long finish.
RS: <1g/L
TA: 4.5g/L
Pairing: Aperitif, fish, seafood, oysters, white meats, spicy dishes and Asian cuisine.
Shirley & David Maudry Sancerre Blanc Cuvee Signature is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Our Sancerre has citrus aroma and its inimitable "gun flint" notes. Fruity, minerality and freshness in the mouth to leave the taste full of emotions.
RS: less than 1g/L
TA: 4.5g/L
Pairing: Aperitif, fish, seafood, oysters, white meats, spicy dishes and Asian cuisine.
Shirley & David Maudry Sancerre Blanc Cuvee Signature is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Our Sancerre has citrus aroma and its inimitable "gun flint" notes. Fruity, minerality and freshness in the mouth to leave the taste full of emotions.
RS: less than 1g/L
TA: 4.5g/L
Pairing: Aperitif, fish, seafood, oysters, white meats, spicy dishes and Asian cuisine.
Beatus began with a dream and a friendship. Our dream was to make wine in Châteauneuf du Pape, one of the first regions to inspire the desire to pursue winemaking in general, and of working with Grenache in particular.
We developed a long-standing friendship with Anne-Charlotte Melia-Bachas, Proprietor of Chateau de la Font du Loup, who approached us with the idea to craft a wine together a number of years ago.
This has all come to fruition with Beatus, a wine that we have decided to make ongoing, every year — since tasting the exciting results of the first vintage in barrel.
The vineyard parcel selected for this wine is a single plot of 80-year old Grenache at the top of La Crau in Châteauneuf du Pape, the highest location in the AOC. It sits on a north-facing slope that helps guard against the sometimes intense summer heat that can affect the surrounding areas.
This plot is called “Le Poteau” and has been generously granted to us by Anne-Charlotte as the core of this wine, with supplementation of Syrah and Mourvèdre from surrounding parcels also grown on the Chateau de la Font du Loup estate, to round out the blend.
The winemaking is directed by myself and carried out by Anne-Charlotte, Stéphane Dupuy d’Angeac and their team. It is our hope to bring you one of the finest expressions of Grenache from this special region each and every vintage.
Yields from this block are very small due to the age of the vines, therefore only up to 100 cases of Beatus will be produced each year, depending on the conditions of the vintage.
Our first release was in November of 2022.
– Winemaker Todd Alexander
Review:
Made in collaboration with Chateau de la Font Du Loup, the 2020 Beatus is an extraordinary bottling that rivals some of the top wines of this region. The nose is hugely perfumed with red rose petals, potpourri, sage and shades of red currants. The palate displays the same level of concentration as it does on the bouquet. Beautiful guava and ripe strawberry fruits parade with copious minerals and a sinfully good texture on the palate. Fresh and vibrant, this is just sensational stuff to enjoy in its heady youth.
Owen Bargreen 97 Points
Continuum Red Blend 2022 is made from 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot.
2022 tells a story of subtle drama of the seasons. Aromatically effusive, 2022 Continuum is a seductive wine with an upright and regal core. Elegantly interwoven notes of black plum, black cherry, cacao, forest floor and tobacco leaf mingle with our sage mountain garrigue and volcanic minerality. Energetic and expressive, 2022 Continuum is a harmoniously integrated wine with structural complexity wrapped in a velvet robe.
WINEGROWING- Continuum is estate grown on our Sage Mountain Vineyard. It’s location, high on Pritchard Hill along the eastern ridge above Oakville, overlooks Napa Valley and the San Francisco Bay. The rocky, volcanic soils of the site focus the vine’s energy keeping yields low yielding fruit of depth and complexity. 38 acres of mature estate vineyard, planted in 1991 and 1996, with additional plantings in 2004, 2010, together comprise 38 distinct vineyard blocks. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot are grown from 1300 to 1600 feet in elevation, on western and southern facing aspects with slight northern and eastern slopes in places. This diversity of plantings on our volcanic soils are the essence of the complexity of Continuum.
PRODUCTION- Continuum is 100% estate grown, produced and bottled. All fruit is selectively hand-harvested at night. The fruit is then sorted before and after de-stemming, and gravity fed into French oak or concrete tanks. A threeday cold soak is followed by fermentation, receiving three to four pumpovers daily, and délestage two to three times in total during the most active period. The wine remains on skins in tank for 20 to 40 days. All lots are then drained, basket pressed, and transferred with lees for malolactic fermentation and aging. Continuum spent 22 months in barrel. 63 percent of French oak barrels were new and 35 percent were once used. A single concrete amphora was also used for aging. The wine clarified slowly and settled naturally in our cold barrel room, was racked sparingly and bottled without fining or filtration. Each vineyard lot was tasted and carefully considered many times to assemble the blend.
Review:
Perfumed aromas of subtle currants, roses, lavender and sage, following through to a medium body with super-fine tannins that caress the palate and leave it fresh and inspired.
- James Suckling 99 Points