Domaine Pelle
Menetou-Salon Blanc Les Blanchais 2023
| Denomination | AOC Menetou-salon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Loire (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Ageing on the fine lees for 8 months in the same vessels (stainless steel and wood). |
- Type and grape: Still white wine from 100% Sauvignon Blanc (2023 vintage)
- Characteristics: Ripe yellow and exotic fruit, fresh, mineral and precise taste
- Origin: Morogues, Menetou-Salon AOC; Kimmeridgian marl, clay, limestone, flint
- Vinification: Direct pressing, spontaneous fermentation, 8 months on the lees in stainless steel and wood
- Serving and pairings: 12-14 °C; ideal with fish, shellfish and savoury cheeses
Description
Type of wine
The Menetou-Salon Blanc Les Blanchais from Domaine Pellé is a still white wine that embodies the essence of the Loire Valley. Produced exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, it is distinguished by a bright golden-yellow appearance. The aromatic profile reveals intense notes of ripe yellow-fleshed fruit, enhanced by elegant exotic nuances. On the palate, it expresses a juicy and vibrant texture, supported by a fresh and perfectly balanced sip. It is the ideal companion for fish and shellfish dishes or savoury cheeses, served at an ideal temperature between 12 and 14 °C.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Morogues, in the heart of Menetou-Salon, from a blend of three parcels with north-easterly exposure. Vineyard management follows the principles of certified biodynamic agriculture, integrating agroforestry practices. The roots draw nourishment from clay-limestone soils rich in Kimmeridgian marl and flint fragments. This particular geological composition gives the wine a deep mineral character, providing tension and a gustatory precision that allows for a fascinating evolution over time.
How it is produced
Manual harvesting is aimed at preserving the fragrance of the bunches. In the cellar, after direct pressing and a short settling period, fermentation occurs spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts. The process takes place across stainless steel tanks, wooden vats and barrels. The subsequent ageing on fine lees lasts eight months and takes place in the same containers, imparting structure and complexity without weighing down the palate. The result is a sip of great aromatic purity, with a persistent, crisp and refreshing finish.
History and interesting facts
Domaine Pellé's Menetou-Salon Blanc Les Blanchais is produced in Morogues as a sublime expression of the terroir. The result of certified biodynamic farming, this Sauvignon Blanc ferments with indigenous yeasts, drawing its character from soils composed of Kimmeridgian marls. The skilful ageing on fine lees for eight months in a combination of stainless steel and wood gives the wine an expressive texture. This eco-sustainable approach delivers a harmonious white wine, capable of evolving magnificently for an entire decade.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
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| Name | Domaine Pelle Menetou Salon Blanc Les Blanchais 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Menetou-salon AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Vendor | Domaine Pelle |
| Story | History and interesting facts Domaine Pellé's Menetou-Salon Blanc Les Blanchais is produced in Morogues as a sublime expression of the terroir. The result of certified biodynamic farming, this Sauvignon Blanc ferments with indigenous yeasts, drawing its character from soils composed of Kimmeridgian marls. The skilful ageing on fine lees for eight months in a combination of stainless steel and wood gives the wine an expressive texture. This eco-sustainable approach delivers a harmonious white wine, capable of evolving magnificently for an entire decade. |
| Origin | Morogues, Loire Valley, France |
| Soil composition | Kimmeridgian marl, clay and limestone on the surface, with some flints |
| Plants per hectare | six thousand, five hundred |
| Harvest | Early harvest |
| Production technique | Direct pressing of the grapes; fermentation in wooden vats, barrels and stainless steel tanks; ageing on the fine lees. |
| Wine making | Direct pressing of the grapes upon arrival at the winery; natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts in wooden vats, barrels and stainless steel tanks; clarification by light decantation; ageing on the fine lees for 8 months in the same vessels (stainless steel and wood). |
| Aging | Ageing on the fine lees for 8 months in the same vessels (stainless steel and wood). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |