Minchin La Tour Saint-Martin - Menetou-Salon Morogues 2023
90/100
Bettane & Desseauve
“A wonderful exploration of the limestone terroir of Menetou-Salon”
Morogues Blanc, one of the wines that embodies the essence of Domaine de la Tour Saint Martin. The typical notes of Sauvignon Blanc are evident on the first sniff, accompanied by hints of the sea. The palate is full-bodied, with lovely bitter notes emerging from a rich, voluminous structure. It has a distinct, refreshing acidity.
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Eye
A clear, golden color with green highlights
Nose
Complex and fruity, with aromas of citrus, lemon, and grapefruit, and hints of the sea
Palate
Fresh and full-bodied, opulent, with pleasant bitter notes, a rich body, and a tangy character
Serve
Between 10° et 12°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif or with ceviche, oyster feuillantine with green asparagus coulis, sole fillet with eggplant, spinach coulis, or a Crottin de Chavignol...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
On his 17-hectare vineyard, Bertrand Minchin, a cheerful and engaging winemaker, continues to make progress. His estate in Menetou-Salon is now certified organic, and the one in Valencay is in the process of conversion. Over the years, he has refined the style of his reds, which are now among the best in the region, and his whites—often well-structured—have also gained in precision. The range offers superb value for money.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
About the estate:
A stalwart of the Menetou-Salon appellation with his Dom. la Tour Saint-Martin, Bertrand Minchin—equally at home with reds as with whites—has been at the helm of 17 hectares of vineyards on the hills above Morogues since 1987, currently in the process of converting to organic farming. In 2004, he expanded into the Valençay appellation with the 15 hectares of Claux Delorme in Selles-sur-Cher, where he quickly established himself as a leading producer.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Bertrand Minchin is based in Morogues, a Menetou-Salon appellation, with the La Tour Saint Martin estate, and also in Valençay (Claux Delorme)—two estates that together form Domaines Minchin. The Valençay wines are lively and straightforward; the Menetou-Salon vintages are vinified with precision. The Sauvignons reflect the character of their terroir thanks to meticulous craftsmanship, as do the skillfully crafted reds. The estate has been certified Organic since 2022.
Customer rating
(2022 vintage)
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on April 28, 2024
This reliable Menetou-Salon wine, in its generous 2022 vintage, displays beautiful body and a certain tension on a lively, mineral foundation that lingers on the finish with subtle bitter notes. I would have appreciated a bit more freshness to balance the dominant aromatic profile. Instead of shellfish, I preferred to pair this Morogues with a springtime barbecue of lovely line-caught sea bass with fennel braised in olive oil. Score = 3.9.
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Review by Mr. MATHIEU W. Published on April 22, 2024
Medium-deep straw-yellow color. On the nose: ripe apple, white peach, honey, candied lemon, beeswax, and those characteristic notes of boxwood and freshly mown grass. Complex, layered, and very inviting aromas. On the palate, an expected, plump attack of apple, mango, fennel, and asparagus. Also some rose water. Medium acidity, plenty of body, and very coating (glycerin). Lots of flavor, character, substance, and conviction. Long, coating finish with a hint of asparagus bitterness at the end. Score: 17/20
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Review by Mr. YANN J. Published on May 23, 2026
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