Minchin La Tour Saint-Martin - Menetou-Salon Morogues 2022
Loire
White
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Drink or Keep
92/100
Decanter
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91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"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.
Features
Estate
Domaines Minchin
Cuvée
Morogues
Vintage
2022
Designation
Menetou-Salon
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Sauvignon
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soil, Kimmeridgian marl, south/southeast exposure, steep slope
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
At optimum ripeness, by hand
Winemaking
pneumatic pressing, static settling and fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
Breeding
On fine lees, in stainless steel tanks (mostly) and wood (5%) for 6 months
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Clear gold colour with green highlights
Nose
Complex and fruity, with citrus, lemon and grapefruit aromas.
Mouth
Fresh and generous, opulent, lovely bitters, chalky, mineral notes, good persistence.
Serve
Between 10° and 12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif or with ceviche, oyster feuillantine with green asparagus coulis, sole aiguillette with eggplant, spinach coulis, Crottin de Chavignol...
Domaines Minchin
Menetou-Salon
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (guide 2023) 91/100
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
White fruit and citrus fruit blend beautifully on the nose and palate. Beautifully crafted, rising finish.
About the domain :
With 17 hectares, Bertrand Minchin, a jovial and engaging winegrower, is one of the established names in the Menetou-Salon and Valençay appellations. With each passing vintage, he refines the style of his reds, which are among the best in the area, while his imposing, structured whites gain in precision. Superb value for money.
Decanter
Wine rated (guide 2023) 92/100
About the wine:
Aromas of yellow plum and very ripe citrus blossom on the rich, full, textured palate. This well-balanced 2022 is a powerful, concentrated wine, with just the right amount of acidity to support the richness. The vines are located in the commune of Morogues and are planted on clay-limestone soils over Kimmeridgian marl. The hand-picked grapes were fermented in stainless steel and then aged on the lees.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Cité (Vin réussi)
About the domain :
An established name in the menetou-salon appellation with his Dom. la Tour Saint-Martin, Bertrand Minchin, equally at ease with reds and whites, has been established since 1987 at the head of 17 ha of vines on the heights of Morogues, in conversion to organic farming. In 2004, he expanded into the Valençay appellation with the 15 ha of Claux Delorme, in Selles-sur-Cher, and quickly established himself as a benchmark.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
Bertrand Minchin is based in Morogues, a Menetou-Salon cru, with domaine La Tour Saint Martin, and also in Valençay (Claux Delorme) - two operations grouped together under Domaines Minchin. The Valençays are joyful and upright: the Menetou-Salon cuvées are vinified with precision. The Sauvignons reflect the expression of their place thanks to a meticulous touch, as in the skilfully crafted reds. Since 2022, the estate has been certified Organic.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 28/04/2024
With this generous 2022 vintage, this Menetou-Salon is a sure bet, with good volume and a certain tension on a tonic, mineral backbone that carries through to the finish with fine bitters. I would have appreciated a little more freshness in the face of a predominantly aromatic expression. Instead of shellfish, I preferred to pair this Morogues with a springtime bbq of pretty sea bass with fennel braised in olive oil. Score = 3.9.
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Note and review by M. MATHIEU W. Published on 22/04/2024
Middeldiepe strogele kleur. Aan de neus rijpe appel, witte perzik, honing, gekonfijte citroen, bijenwas en dan ook die typische buxus en vers gemaaid gras. Complex, gelaagde en heel uitnodigende aroma's. In de mond een verwachte, mollige aanzet van appel, mango, venkel, asperges. Ook wat rozenwater. Gemiddelde zuurgraad, veel materie en heel filmend (glycerine). Heel veel smaak, karakter, inhoud en overtuiging. Lange, filmende finale met aspergebittertje op het einde. Score: 17/20
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