Domaine Henry Pellé - Les Blanchais 2011

Bettane & Desseauve

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

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 - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

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.