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Domaine Henry Pellé - Les Blanchais 2009

Name: Domaine Henry Pellé - Les Blanchais 2009
Brand: Domaine Pellé
Rating: 4 (6 reviews)

Menetou-Salon|White wine

4/5 (6 customers)

New Vintage: The 2008 was rated: RVF 15/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20, Gault Millau 15/20
The Blanchais terroir is typical of the appellation: its old Sauvignon vines, over forty years old, produce grapes of unparalleled consistency every year. Minerality, citrus aromas, complexity on the palate and nose, liveliness, and length are just a few of its many qualities! A benchmark for Menetou-Salon. A complete and harmonious wine!

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Estate

Domaine Pellé

Vintage

Les Blanchais

Vintage

2009

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

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

13%

Eye

beautiful golden yellow dress

Nose

lively and aromatic, with notes of white fruit and citrus (lime)

Palate

Full-bodied, complex, and mineral at the same time, with a very lingering finish

Serve

decant at 10°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2011

Drink before

2018

Food and wine pairings

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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

4/5

based on 6 reviews

Review by Mr. THIERRY G. Published on September 23, 2013

An affordable wine with very pleasant citrus notes; it pairs beautifully with fish, for example. It has just the right amount of acidity.