This cuvée, named after the very first plot of land cultivated, is a meticulously crafted blend of four grape varieties. Bertrand Minchin and his daughter Hortense, like Swiss watchmakers, continue to carry on the tradition. Beautifully ripe fruit and spicy notes come through on the palate. The wine is round and fresh on the palate, with dense yet refined tannins.
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Eye
A light red color with violet hues
Nose
Hints of spice mingling with beautiful fruit notes (blackberry and sour cherry)
Palate
Round, fresh, and rich, with dense, refined tannins
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with grilled andouillettes, lamb en croûte, young rabbit fillet with red currants, or a gratin dauphinois...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2027 guide) 92/100
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.
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 and 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 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 cru, 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. Since 2022, the estate has been certified “ Organic.”
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