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Menetou-Salon

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Menetou-Salon
Menetou-Salon is a Loire vineyard located northeast of Bourges. It is rooted in a soil composed of limestone sediments. Classified as an AOC by the decree of January 23, 1959, it includes the communes of Aubinges, Humbligny, Menetou-Salon, Morogues, Parassy, Pigny, Quantilly, Saint-Céols, Soulangis and Vignoux-sous-les-Aix. The Menetou-Salon vineyards produce white wines from the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety, and red and rosé wines from the Pinot Noir grape variety, with total annual production reaching 26,000 hectolitres.

Old records tell us that Menetou-Salon wine was one of the finest ornaments on the table of the great silversmith Jacques Coeur, who acquired the seigneury of Menetou in 1450. It is even said that when Agnès Sorel, favorite of Charles VII, came to rest at the Château, she particularly appreciated the charms of the "Clos de la Dame" wine. The Menetou-Salon vineyards, which have had a wine-growers' association since 1890, now cover 487 hectares.

Depending on the vintage, the Menetou-Salon harvest takes place between the last week of September and the second half of October. In the vineyards of the Centre-Loire region, 80% of the harvest is carried out mechanically, which has led to the modernization of the cellars where the grapes are received, so as to work as quickly as possible between harvesting and pressing. Of course, manual harvesting is still used, especially for red grapes. The Menetou-Salon appellation is particularly interesting when represented by estates of the quality of Domaine Henry Pellé.
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Renaissance Fleuriet Frères - Menetou-Salon Les Demoiselles rouge 2023

light
finesse
candied fruit

"A wine of pleasure, supple and light!

This fruity, well-structured 100% Pinot Noir reveals fruit notes dominated by cherries, morello cherries and ripe plums, and a hint of spice. The palate is supple, light and perfumed, with a lovely attack of crunchy fruit. A rich vintage!

Renaissance Fleuriet Frères - Menetou-Salon Les Demoiselles blanc 2023

fruity
oysters and seafood
safe bet

"A fresh, fruity Menetou-Salon, a true reflection of its terroir".

On a marl terroir, this Menetou-Salon white expresses itself with a nose that is both rich and delicate, revealing citrus and floral notes, complemented by spicy, peppery and even spicy hints. complemented by hints of spice, pepper and even menthol. mentholated notes. The attack is marked by the freshness and fruitiness of Sauvignon, with a round, full mouthfeel and good length.

Domaine Pellé - Menetou-Salon Les Blanchais 2022

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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

finesse
citrus
shellfish

"A bottle that's just waiting to age, simply superb!"

"Les Blanchais 2022 is a finely textured, precise and concentrated style. It is distinguished by its texture and aromatic restraint with aromas of fennel, citrus and oats. The 2022 offers excellent balance and ripe acidity with line and length. It has a high level of concentration and innate power at its core. Lots of chalky intensity coats the palate." (Vinous A. Galloni 2024)

Domaine Pellé - Menetou-Salon Les Cris 2021

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16/20 Jancis Robinson

charmer
density
deep

"All the charm of Loire Pinot Noir, fruit, freshness and a beautiful tannic structure".

"Les Cris 2021 is in top form today. It illustrates itself with the freshness of the vintage and its northern terroir. It takes off with a finesse and straightforwardness that will need to be appeased at the table." (Le Guide RVF 2025).

Domaine Pellé - Menetou-Salon Morogues blanc 2023

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89/100 Vinous

mineral
crunchy
citrus

"Pure expression of terroir, no exuberance, just clarity and precision".

This fine white Menetou-Salon is a blend of 7 parcels on the highest slopes of the appellation. It offers purity and subtlety on the nose, with delicate aromas of white flowers and citrus fruit. The palate is crystalline, racy and long-lasting, with citrus nuances, salinity and minerality.

Remoortere - Menetou-Salon 2023

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fruity
oysters and seafood
aperitif

"A faithful ambassador of Sauvignon, this fresh cuvée will delight your taste buds!"

In a northerly climate, in the far east of the Loire, on clay-limestone soil of Kimmeridgian age, this 100% Sauvignon expresses itself with freshness and vivacity. Citrus fruits take center stage, followed by delicate floral and white fruit notes, enhanced by a dense mid-palate.

Domaine Pellé - Menetou-Salon Le Carroir blanc 2022

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5/5 (2 reviews)

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17,5/20 Jancis Robinson

powerful
vivid
to be penned

"A few years of ageing will allow it to reveal its full potential.

"Carroir 2022 is a rare, north-east-facing flint parcel aged for 12 months in large wooden vats. Indeed, its nose is sober and flint-like. The fruit is ripe and open, giving a style that caresses the mid-palate without any edge. The flint provides a tight, structured framework on the finish, but remains relatively soft on the acidity front." (Vinous A. Galloni 2024)

Domaine Pellé - Menetou-Salon Vignes de Ratier 2022

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4.2/5 (4 reviews)

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17/20 Jancis Robinson

sauvignon
peppery
fish

"A unique terroir whose richness grows with each passing year".

"Vignes de Ratier's fullness, shoulders and early honeyed evolution seduce us, its generous curves translating this solar vintage." (Le Guide RVF 2025)

Domaine Pellé - Menetou-Salon Morogues rouge 2022

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4.3/5 (3 reviews)

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fruity
friand
grilled meat

"A precise, suave Pinot where finesse and elegance predominate".

Made from a blend of 4 parcels, Morogues rouge brings out the full typicity of the soils found in the area: a combination of Kimmeridgian marl, flint and hard limestone. The Pinot Noir expresses fruitiness and freshness, supported by a light tannic structure.

Minchin La Tour Saint Martin - Menetou-Salon Pommerais 2022

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4/5 (1 review)

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(Vintage 2021 notes)
freshness
gourmet
finesse
red berries
beef tartare
grilled vegetables

"The definition of a pinot ligérien with a great gourmandise".

Tart and spicy red fruit notes intermingle to give juicy burlat cherry aromas on aeration. The definition of gourmandise and freshness. Pommerais is the flagship wine of Domaines Minchin.

Minchin La Tour Saint-Martin - Menetou-Salon Morogues 2022

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91/100 Bettane & Desseauve

sauvignon
mineral
citrus
oysters and seafood
aperitif

"A very fine reading of the limestone terroir of Menetou-Salon".

Morogues blanc, one of the cuvées representing the DNA of Domaine de la Tour Saint Martin. Typical Sauvignon notes are present on the first nose, with hints of iodine. The palate is generous, with lovely bitters behind a full, rich body. Tart and refreshing character.

Domaine Henry Pellé - Le Carroir rouge 2019

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5/5 (1 review)

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spicy
powerful
refined

"An incisive, uncluttered style for a cuvée de garde".

The appellation's unique terroir of sand and flint, planted by Henry Pellé in 1976, gives the wine a lively, austere structure. Carroir rouge 2019 has a peppery nose, with notes of black fruit. It is a refined, sober and powerful wine, with well-presented tannins.

Domaine Pellé - Menetou-Salon Morogues rosé 2022

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4.2/5 (6 reviews)

mineral
red berries
aperitif

"Discover Menetou-Salon rosé, the perfect aperitif!

This Menetou-Salon is a delicate press rosé, with aromas of white flowers and red berries. Its minerality gives it a long, fresh finish.

Domaine de Champarlan - Menetou Salon 2017

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2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

"Very expressive, the nose seduces with its fruity exuberance (mango, lemon, grapefruit), brightened by a delicate aniseed freshness. The palate, in perfect harmony, is concentrated, complex and fresh, stretching into a long, saline finish". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)

Domaine Philippe Gilbert - Menetou-Salon 2013

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3.2/5 (8 reviews)

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(2012 vintage notes)

A gourmet wine par excellence, Menetou-Salon red expresses itself through aromas of fresh red fruits: strawberry, raspberry, cherry. Fresh and light on the palate, with well-controlled acidity and round tannins. A generous Pinot with salivating length!