“This Valençay reveals a pleasing nose of black fruits and cherries soaked in brandy. Round and full-bodied, supported by smooth, velvety tannins, the palate combines power and freshness and unfolds into a long finish. It has a beautiful character and good aging potential.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019). Claux Delorme’s red Valençay blends the four AOC grape varieties—Gamay, Côt, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Noir—grown on a flinty clay terroir. They produce a complex, dense, and precise cuvée with very round fruit. Ideal for discovering this underrated appellation.
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Eye
Garnet color, intense, with purple highlights
Nose
Spicy nose with hints of mocha, aromas of violet, cherry, morello cherry, and blackberry
Palate
Delicate, rich, and fresh. Dense, refined tannins and beautifully ripe fruit.
Serve
Decant at 12-14°C
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
À déguster sur des viandes grillées, un magret de canard, une daube de boeuf, des terrines ou pâtés, des fromages de brebis...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 (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
Wine rated (2019 guide) 2** stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
About the wine:
This Valençay offers an enticing nose of black fruits and cherries soaked in brandy. Round and full-bodied, supported by smooth, velvety tannins, the palate combines power and freshness and unfolds into a long finish. It has a beautiful character and good aging potential.
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.