Domaine Henry Pellé - Le Carroir rouge 2019
Loire
Red
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Drink or Keep
91/100
RVF
"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. This is a refined, sober and powerful wine, with well-presented tannins.
Features
Estate
Domaine Pellé
Cuvée
Le Carroir
Vintage
2019
Designation
Menetou-Salon
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Pinot noir
Terroirs
Flinty soil, eastern exposure
Viticulture
Organic, in the process of conversion
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Vatting for 2 to 3 weeks in wooden vats, natural fermentation (indigenous yeasts), direct blending of free-run juice and press juice.
Breeding
In 400 L drums
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby red
Nose
Peppery with black fruit notes
Mouth
Nice tannins, good power
Serve
AT 15°C
Drink before
2030
Production
2,200 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roast duck breast with winter vegetables, pan-fried mushrooms, cheese platters...
Domaine Pellé
Menetou-Salon
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
The Pellé family have deep roots in the Menetou-Salon appellation, and their work in the vineyard and winery is impressive. Since 2006, Paul-Henri has been re-enchanting this family-run address, which is improving in quality. The emphasis on plot-based cuvées and the mastery of ageing in wood, with an increasing use of large containers (foudres and vats), contribute to the excellence of the domaine, which has added a further requirement with organic farming certification since 2021.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (guide 2024 ) 91/100
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Paul-Henry Pellé, Anne's son, is in charge of the vineyards and vinifications: this demanding winemaker, who never ceases to refine soil work and ageing methods, is fully committed to the quest for optimal ripeness and varied terroir expression. Meticulous vinification produces crisp, refreshing whites (Morogues), as well as deeper wines that reflect the uniqueness of each terroir: Le Carroir (old vines on flint), Vignes de Ratier (solar terroir of Kimmeridgian marl), Les Blanchais (northeast-facing Kimmeridgian marl). Well constituted, the reds may show some deviation.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. MATTHIEU D. Published on 15/02/2024
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