Bertrand Minchin - Le Claux Delorme Valençay White 2018

Bertrand Minchin - Le Claux Delorme Valençay Blanc 2018

Valençay|White wine

3.6/5 (9 customers)

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

(2017 Vintage Notes)

A fresh and elegant wine, both on the nose and on the palate, with aromas of citrus and honeysuckle. Created in 2004, Valençay is the only AOC that designates both a wine and a cheese—specifically, the distinctive pyramid-shaped goat cheese without a pointed tip. This white wine, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, is perfectly fruity and delightfully rich, making it an ideal pairing.

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Estate

Domaines Minchin

Vintage

2018

Designation

Valençay

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Sauvignon

Terroirs

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

Viticulture

Natural grass cover, plowing, hoeing, severe suckering, partial leaf removal, green harvesting if necessary. Yield: 25 hl/ha

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Pneumatic press, settling, followed by low-temperature fermentation

Livestock farming

On fine lees

Alcohol content

12%

Eye

Pale greenish-gold color with greenish-gold highlights

Nose

Fresh and elegant, with hints of citrus zest, honeysuckle, chlorophyll, and fresh white-fleshed fruits

Palate

A fresh, full-bodied, and juicy palate. Notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and minerality, with good intensity. A lovely, harmonious, and lively finish.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2021

Food and wine pairings

Serve with fresh goat cheese (Selles-sur-Cher or Valençay), fresh green asparagus, a medallion of grilled turbot with vegetables, or a scallop carpaccio with porcini mushrooms and walnut oil vinaigrette...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 16/20 (2017 vintage) (Very good wine)

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 - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

3.6/5

based on 9 reviews

Review by Mr. DAMIEN R. Posted on 12/19/2019

A wine that offers exceptional value for money. For 9 euros, you get an enjoyable wine that’s a pleasure to drink. Of course, it doesn’t have a lot of complexity, but it does have pleasant aromas that stand on their own.