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Domaine Henry Pellé - Les Blanchais 2011

Name: Domaine Henry Pellé - Les Blanchais 2011
Brand: Domaine Pellé
Rating: 4.2 (29 reviews)

Menetou-Salon|White wine

4.2/5 (29 customers)

15,5/20

RVF

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

89-90+/100

Robert Parker

Ratings: Robert Parker 89–90+/100, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20 (Ready to drink now), RVF 15.5/20
“The 2011 Blanchais combines volume with a spicy, mouth-watering structure that is slightly warm. ” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2014 - RVF). This old vine reveals its full length on both the nose and the palate, and the citrus and herbal notes blend with the minerality without ever being heavy or overly exuberant. A bottle just waiting to age… Don’t wait to get your hands on it!

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Estate

Domaine Pellé

Vintage

Les Blanchais

Vintage

2011

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

Pneumatic pressing, fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden and stainless steel tanks, barrels

Livestock farming

on fine lees in stainless steel tanks (mostly) and oak barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

beautiful golden yellow dress

Nose

notes of citrus and herbs blend with minerality

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied, a bottle just waiting to age…

Serve

decant at 10°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2014

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairings

A déguster sur un foie de veau à la vénitienne, un <font>filet de sandre au beurre blanc, des crustacés à chair fine, du veau en sauce, un crottin de Chavignol...</font>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2014 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the wine:

Floral and light, with a hint of citrus, this wine is already very appealing.

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.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated wine (2012 guide) 89–90+/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

The 2011 Menetou-Salon Morogues Les Blanchais displays great clarity and is very refreshing, with a typical Kimmeridgian character compared to other Sauvignons I’ve tasted from this vintage. A complex and rich wine that retains its alluring floral bouquet, with notes of pineapple, juicy grapefruit, and chalky, mineral, and salty nuances. This 2011 white, with its long finish, will be the most exciting to follow, likely for the next half-dozen years.

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

Wine rated (2014 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)

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 wine:

The 2011 Blanchais combines body with a spicy, mouth-watering profile that’s slightly warm.

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

4.2/5

based on 29 reviews

Review by Mr. PASCAL V. Published on 02/23/2015

An instant favorite—an elegant wine. It’s hard to keep in the cellar because it’s so enjoyable, despite its aging potential. It has a beautiful pale lemon-yellow/pale gold color, with just the right amount of richness. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, slightly tart, and pleasant. A delicious, easy-drinking wine. Great to enjoy now or to age.