Albane et Bertrand Minchin - Le Claux Delorme Valençay Blanc 2008
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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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
A savourer en apéritif, sur des poissons en sauce, des fromages de chèvre, des désserts...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 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 range offers superb value for money.
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 ha 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 ha 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 (2026 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 cru of Menetou-Salon, 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 cuvées 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
4.2/5
based on 4 reviews
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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Review by Mr. PIERRE R. Published on May 14, 2013
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Review and comment by Mr. JACQUES C. Published on April 24, 2013
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE D. Published on 11/26/2012
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