The most quintessentially Sancerre wine in the lineup!
RVF 17/20, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, Gault Millau 15/20The "historic" vineyard of Ratier, had established the reputation of Morogues postwar. Situated on steep slopes, it embodies the perfect harmony between grape variety and terroir. Henry Pellé He had always wanted to produce Ratier, but it took him several years of patience to acquire, plot by plot, this entire 5-hectare hillside. These young vines, now about twenty years old, reward us with their richness in every vintage, yielding a refined, mineral-driven wine that offers beautiful liveliness and gains in complexity with each passing year.
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Eye
golden yellow color with green highlights
Nose
aromas of blackcurrant and lemon buds
Palate
fresh and well-balanced with a lovely acidity
Serve
served in a carafe at 10°
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2008
High point
2009
Drink before
2012
Food and wine pairings
Fruits de mer, des asperges, un poisson à chair fine<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The Pellé family has deep roots in the Menetou-Salon appellation, and their work in both the vineyard and the winery is impressive. Since 2006, Paul-Henri has been revitalizing this family estate, which continues to improve in quality. The emphasis on single-vineyard wines and the mastery of oak aging—increasingly using large vessels such as casks and tanks—contribute to the estate’s excellence, which has added another standard of excellence with its certification in organic farming since 2021.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Paul-Henry Pellé, Anne’s son, oversees the vineyard and winemaking: this meticulous winemaker, who is constantly refining his soil management and aging techniques, is fully committed to achieving optimal ripeness and a diverse expression of the terroirs. Meticulous winemaking yields 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 (sun-drenched Kimmeridgian marl), Les Blanchais (northeast-facing Kimmeridgian marl). Well-structured, the reds can show some variation.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE P. Published on September 10, 2017
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER J. Posted on August 25, 2013
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