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Domaine Henry Pellé - La Croix au Garde 2019

Domaine Henry Pellé - La Croix au Garde 2019

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4/5 (3 customers)
Pinot Noir
freshness
crunchy
grilled foods
instant gratification

"A very authentic bottle"

La Croix au Garde is a superb Sancerre, full of freshness, with crisp fruit supported by a lovely tannic structure. The work in the vineyard and in the winery allows for a true selection of terroirs, which is unmistakably evident in this beautiful cuvée.

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Estate

Domaine Pellé

Vintage

La Croix au Garde

Vintage

2019

Designation

Sancerre

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Regions

Clay-limestone soils of the "caillotes" type

Viticulture

Organic, currently in the process of transitioning to organic farming

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Aged for 3 to 4 weeks in wooden vats, natural fermentation (indigenous yeasts), direct blending of free-run juice and press juice

Livestock farming

In wooden barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Ruby-red dress

Nose

Elegant and fruity

Palate

Full of freshness, crisp fruit, and a lovely tannic structure

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 hour ago

Guard

Ages 4 to 7

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with roasted poultry, grilled meats, a selection of cheeses...

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

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 layer of commitment with its certification in organic farming since 2021.

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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 estate:

Paul-Henry Pellé, Anne’s son, oversees the vineyard and winemaking: this meticulous winemaker, who is constantly refining 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.

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4/5

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