Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 16.5/20, RVF 15/20
“This wine, both deep and rich, is meant to be sipped in large gulps on an evening at the Paulée de Chartres; by the second magnum, one might wave one’s napkin in a sign of satisfaction. A wine in the Rabelaisian tradition. ” (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 its original name. A generous and powerful wine, perfectly balanced, which can be enjoyed now or in the next 5 to 7 years...
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Nose
A complex, deep bouquet of thyme and bay leaf, combined with notes of jam and fruit soaked in brandy. As it breathes, notes of chocolate and black tea emerge.
Palate
Dense and full-bodied, this wine offers a palate with a fresh and exuberant fruit profile. The typical Loire acidity lends freshness and balance to this wine, which is rounded off by a long, fruity finish with beautiful ripeness.
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
30 minutes 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
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.
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
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. THIERRY D. Posted on July 3, 2013
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Review by Mr. RICHARD L. Posted on 11/12/2012
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Review by Mr. JEAN PHILIPPE A. Published on September 21, 2012
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