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Domaine Henry Pellé - Vignes de Ratier 2008

Name: Domaine Henry Pellé - Vignes de Ratier 2008
Brand: Domaine Pellé
Rating: 3.5 (6 reviews)

Menetou-Salon|White wine

3.5/5 (6 customers)

Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 16.5/20, RVF 15/20
A great wine from the Sancerre region, combining roundness, freshness, and aromatic finesse! “Precise in its minerality, this is the best Sauvignon Blanc produced, and it is one of the standout bottles of the year in the Sauvignon category. ” (The Great Guide to French Wines 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve)

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Estate

Domaine Pellé

Vintage

Vignes de Ratier

Vintage

2008

Designation

Menetou-Salon

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Sauvignon

Regions

Kimmeridgian-type clay-limestone marl soils

Viticulture

The plots are vinified separately to ensure that we remain attentive to the expression of the terroir as well as the work carried out throughout the year in the vineyard, using sustainable viticulture

Grape Harvest

partly manual

Winemaking

Fermentation using the vine’s native yeasts, with temperature controlled—both heating and cooling—in each tank to regulate the fermentation rate and preserve the wine’s aromatic finesse.

Livestock farming

8 months on fine lees

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

A beautiful golden-yellow color with green highlights

Nose

fresh, with aromas of blackcurrant buds accented by citrus notes

Palate

fresh and well-balanced, with a lovely acidity on the finish

Serve

decant at 10°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2010

High point

2011

Drink before

2014

Food and wine pairings

Un vin frais et équilibré à savourer sur un poisson à chair fine, des asperges, des fruits de mer, un crottin de Chavignol...<br/>

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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 - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

3.5/5

based on 6 reviews