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Albane et Bertrand Minchin - Le Claux Delorme Valençay Blanc 2008
Albane and Bertrand Minchin - Le Claux Delorme Valençay White 2008

Albane et Bertrand Minchin - Le Claux Delorme Valençay Blanc 2008

Valençay|White wine
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Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 15.5/20, RVF 14/20
“The nose offers citrus and linden blossom, and the palate reflects this same range of aromas. ” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve). A very young appellation, created in 2004, Valençay is the only AOC that certifies both a wine and a cheese—this distinctive goat cheese shaped like a pyramid without a point. A perfect pairing for this white wine, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, which is as fruity and delicious as can be...

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Estate

Domaines Minchin

Vintage

2008

Designation

Valençay

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Sauvignon

Regions

Flint clay in the subsoil, with a surface layer of gravel approximately 30 to 60 cm thick

Viticulture

Grass cover—the most environmentally friendly cultivation method possible. Bud removal, partial leaf removal, and green harvesting by hand if necessary. Yield: 40 Hl/Ha

Wine Production

pneumatic press, settling, followed by low-temperature fermentation

Livestock Farming

on fine lees

Alcohol content

13%

Nose

With an initial aroma of white fruits, this wine reveals mineral and citrus notes as it opens up.

Palate

The attack is clean, full-bodied, and concentrated, giving way to floral and fruity notes. Very well-balanced.

Serve

at 8-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2009

Drink before

2012

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2027 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.
Hachette Wine Guide

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 to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2027 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. Since 2022, the estate has been certified “ Organic.”

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Review by Mr. PIERRE ANDRE F. Published on May 18, 2016

A very good everyday wine Well-made Can be cellared for several years without any problem

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