Domaine Pellé - Menetou-Salon Les Blanchais 2023
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
"A fragrance of great intensity—simply superb!"
Les Blanchais opens with an expressive nose of fresh herbs, enhanced by vibrant citrus notes. A subtle minerality lends it complexity and elegance. On the palate, the full-bodied, luscious texture blends with a lively tension, offering balance and depth. The wine captivates with its harmony and great drinkability.
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Eye
Beautiful pale yellow color with silvery highlights
Nose
Notes of citrus and fresh herbs, such as verbena and eucalyptus, blend with a lovely minerality
Palate
Vivid attack, full-bodied and well-balanced texture, refreshing acidity, clean and crisp finish
Serve
In a carafe, at 10°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with Venetian-style veal liver, pikeperch fillet with beurre blanc, delicate shellfish, veal in sauce, or a Crottin de Chavignol...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark 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-run estate, which continues to improve in quality. The emphasis on single-vineyard wines and the mastery of oak aging—increasingly using large containers such as foudres and tanks—contribute to the estate’s excellence, which has been further elevated by its certification in organic farming since 2021.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100 Favorite
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
As for the Sauvignon Blanc, nature was generous in 2023, bestowing natural suppleness and fluidity. Each terroir remains clearly defined: a full-bodied attack followed by a finely crafted finish from the Blanchais vineyards on limestone.
About the estate:
Paul-Henry Pellé, Anne’s son, oversees the vineyard and winemaking: this meticulous winemaker, who is constantly refining 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), and Les Blanchais (northeast-facing Kimmeridgian marl). Well-structured, the reds can vary somewhat in character.
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