Albane et Bertrand Minchin - Le Claux Delorme Valençay Blanc 2008
Loire
White
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Notes : Bettane & Desseauve 15.5/20, RVF 14/20
"Citrus fruit and lime blossom on the nose, with the same aromatic range on the palate". (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve). A young appellation, created in 2004, Valençay is the only AOC to feature both a wine and a cheese, the characteristic pyramid-shaped goat's cheese without a point. A perfect match for this white wine, 100% Sauvignon, fruity and gourmet to perfection...
Features
Estate
Domaines Minchin
Vintage
2008
Designation
Valençay
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Sauvignon
Terroirs
Flinty clay in the subsoil, gravel cover on the surface of about 30 to 60 cm.
Viticulture
Grass cover, cultivation as respectful as possible of the environment. De-budding, partial leaf thinning, green harvesting by hand if necessary. Yield: 40 Hl /Ha
Winemaking
pneumatic press, settling and low-temperature fermentation
Breeding
on fine lees
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
with an initial nose of white fruits, this wine presents ƒl'aération mineral and citrus notes
Mouth
The attack is frank, full and concentrated, followed by floral and fruity notes. Very fine balance
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2012
Food and wine pairing
A savourer en apéritif, sur des poissons en sauce, des fromages de chèvre, des désserts...<br/>
domains Minchin
Valençay
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
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.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (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
Domain rated (guide 2024) Selected (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the domains that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
Bertrand Minchin is present in Morogues, a Menetou-Salon cru, with domaine La Tour Saint Martin, and also in Valençay (Claux Delorme) - two estates grouped together under domains 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
4.2/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. PIERRE ANDRE F. Published on 18/05/2016
A very good everyday wine Well made Can be kept for several years without any problem
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Note and review by M. PIERRE R. Published on 14/05/2013
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Note and review by M. JACQUES C. Published on 24/04/2013
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE D. Published on 26/11/2012
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