Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 16.5/20, RVF 15/20
"This deep and delicious wine is best enjoyed in large gulps on an evening at the Paulée de Chartres. By the second magnum, you'll be waving your napkin in satisfaction. A wine in the spirit of Rabelais. " (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve). Old vines of Côt and Cabernet Franc, carefully aged without heaviness, give us this superb cuvée with an original name. A generous and powerful wine, perfectly balanced, to be enjoyed now or in the next 5 to 7 years...
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Nose
Complex and deep bouquet of thyme and bay leaf combined with notes of jam and fruit brandy. After aeration, notes of chocolate and black tea appear.
Mouth
Dense and full-bodied, this wine delivers a palate with a fresh and exuberant fruitiness. The typical Loire acidity brings freshness and balance to this wine, punctuated by a long, fruity finish with beautiful maturity.
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur des viandes rouges ou blanches, un plateau de fromages... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
With 17 hectares, Bertrand Minchin, a cheerful and engaging winemaker, is one of the sure values of the Menetou-Salon and Valençay appellations. Over the years, he has refined the style of his reds, which are among the best in the region, and his imposing, structured whites have gained in precision. Superb value for money.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
About the estate:
A sure bet in the Menetou-Salon appellation with his Domaine La Tour Saint-Martin, Bertrand Minchin, equally at ease with reds and whites, has been established since 1987 at the head of 17 hectares of vineyards on the heights of Morogues, currently 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 benchmark 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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
Bertrand Minchin is based in Morogues, in the Menetou-Salon appellation, with the La Tour Saint Martin estate, and also in Valençay (Claux Delorme) – two estates that are part of Domaines Minchin. The Valençays are lively and straightforward, while the Menetou-Salon wines are vinified with precision. The Sauvignons reflect the expression of their terroir thanks to careful craftsmanship, as do the skillfully crafted reds. The estate has been certified Organic since 2022.
Customer rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. THIERRY D. Published on 07/03/2013
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Note and opinion by Mr. RICHARD L. Published on 11/12/2012
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN PHILIPPE A. Published on 09/21/2012
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