Minchin La Tour Saint Martin - Menetou-Salon Pommerais 2023
92/100
Decanter
"A Pinot from the Loire Valley with a rich, indulgent flavor"
Tart and spicy notes of red berries blend together to reveal juicy aromas of Burlat cherries as the wine breathes. On the palate, it offers rich, indulgent flavors and a lovely freshness. Pommerais is the flagship wine of Domaines Minchin.
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Eye
Ruby color, with beautiful shades of mauve
Nose
Very refined, with aromas of sour cherries and blackberries, along with tart and spicy notes
Palate
Rich and indulgent with lovely freshness and crisp tannins
Serve
At 16°-17°C
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
Best served with beef tenderloin and baby potatoes
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark 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. With each vintage, he refines 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 lineup offers superb value for the price.
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100 (2021 vintage)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Featured (Successful wine)
About the estate:
A trusted name in 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 since 1987 of 17 hectares of vineyards on the hills above Morogues, which are 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 cru, 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 cuvées 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)
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on April 23, 2024
Beautifully crafted, Pommerais is a true treat for the palate, with a lovely aromatic expression of Pinot Noir in this warm 2022 vintage. Extremely refined, it unfolds a dense tapestry of crisp, fresh red fruit flavors, combined with a hint of spice and enhanced by a touch of minerality. Complemented by a hint of cocoa from its silky tannins, it displays good savory depth on the finish. Highly drinkable, this Menetou-Salon paired beautifully with Salers beef short ribs cooked in red wine, served with sautéed potatoes. Rating = 3.9.
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