Domaine Pellé - Menetou-Salon Le Carroir blanc 2022
Loire
White
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To keep
92/100
RVF
-
92/100
Bettane & Desseauve
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90/100
Vinous
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17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"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)
Features
Estate
Domaine Pellé
Cuvée
Le Carroir
Vintage
2022
Designation
Menetou-Salon
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc, vieilles vignes en sélection massale
Terroirs
Flinty soil, eastern exposure
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Direct pressing on arrival at the winery, settling, fermentation in wooden vats, barrels and stainless steel tanks.
Breeding
On lees in foudres, barrels (mostly) and stainless steel vats
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Golden dress
Nose
Peppery and fresh
Mouth
Lively and austere texture, powerful juice, sober and uncluttered, long on the palate.
Serve
AT 10°-12°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roasted cod, fresh anchovy marinade, white pudding with morels...
Domaine Pellé
Menetou-Salon
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (guide 2025) 92/100
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
Wine rated (guide 2025) 92/100
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 wine:
Le Carroir asserts itself with salivating righteousness
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). Of good constitution, the reds may show some deviation.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2024 ) 17.5/20
About the wine:
Quite spicy. Very intriguing and greedy. Very salivating. Lots of character.
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (guide 2024) 90/100
About the wine:
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 structure on the finish, but remains relatively soft in terms of acidity.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES C. Published on 19/06/2024
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Note and review by M. ADRIEN F. Published on 30/05/2024
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