Minchin La Tour Saint Martin - Menetou-Salon Pommerais 2023
92/100
Decanter
“A Loire Pinot that’s truly a delight to savor”
Tart and spicy notes of red berries blend together to release 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 red color with beautiful mauve hues
Nose
Very refined, with aromas of sour cherries and blackberries, along with tangy and spicy notes
Palate
Rich and indulgent with a lovely freshness and crisp tannins
Serve
At 16°-17°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Serve with a beef tenderloin and baby potatoes
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
With 17 hectares, Bertrand Minchin—a cheerful and engaging winemaker—is a standout producer in the Menetou-Salon and Valençay appellations. With each vintage, he refines the style of his reds, which rank among the best in the region, while his full-bodied, structured whites continue to gain in precision. Excellent value for money.
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100 (2021 vintage)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Mentioned (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 and 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 (2025 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
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. ALAIN M. Published on 10/27/2025
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