Named after the very first plot cultivated, this cuvée is a meticulous blend of 4 grape varieties: Gamay, Côt, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. Bertrand Minchin and his daughter Hortense, like Swiss watchmakers, continue to perpetuate the tradition. Tasting reveals ripe fruit and hints of spice. The palate is round and fresh, with dense, fine tannins.
Features
Estate
Domaines Minchin
Cuvée
Le Claux Delorme Les Saint-Lazare
Vintage
2022
Designation
Valençay
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
45% Gamay, 35% Côt, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Flinty clay in subsoil, gravel cover on surface of about 30 to 60 cm
Viticulture
HVE, in conversion to organic farming
Harvest
At optimum ripeness, by hand
Winemaking
Each grape variety is vinified independently in temperature-controlled vats.
Breeding
Cabernet Franc and Cot aged in 600 L barrels and tons
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Light red with violet nuances
Nose
Spicy notes mingle with beautiful fruit (blackberry and Morello cherry).
Mouth
Round, fresh and greedy, dense and fine tannins
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled andouillettes, lamb en croûte, rabbit fillet with redcurrants, gratin dauphinois...
Domaines Minchin
Valençay
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 90/100 (Vintage 2020)
Domaine 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
Rated wine (guide 2023) 1*Star (Vintage 2020) (Very successful wine)
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 present in Morogues, a Menetou-Salon cru, with the domaine La Tour Saint Martin, and also in Valençay (Claux Delorme) - two operations grouped together within 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
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. ANTONIO F. Published on 28/09/2024
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