This cuvée, named after the very first plot cultivated, is a meticulous blend of four grape varieties. Bertrand Minchin and his daughter Hortense continue to perpetuate the tradition, like Swiss watchmakers. Beautifully ripe fruit and spicy notes come through on tasting. The palate is round and fresh with dense, fine tannins.
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Eye
Light red color with purple hues
Nose
Spicy notes mingling with beautiful fruit (blackberry and morello cherry)
Mouth
Round, fresh, and rich, with dense, fine tannins
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled andouillettes, lamb en croûte, rabbit fillet with redcurrants, gratin dauphinois...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 90/100 (2020 vintage)
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
With 17 hectares, Bertrand Minchin, a cheerful and engaging winemaker, is one of the sure values of the Menetou-Salon and Valençay appellations. Over the years, he has refined the style of his reds, which are among the best in the region, and his imposing, structured whites have gained in precision. Superb value for money.
Decanter
Wine rated 90/100 (2020 vintage)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2023 guide) 1*Star (2020 vintage) (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
About the estate:
A sure bet in the Menetou-Salon appellation with his Domaine La Tour Saint-Martin, Bertrand Minchin, equally at ease with reds and whites, has been established since 1987 at the head of 17 hectares of vineyards on the heights of Morogues, currently 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 benchmark 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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
Bertrand Minchin is based in Morogues, in the Menetou-Salon appellation, with the La Tour Saint Martin estate, and also in Valençay (Claux Delorme) – two estates that are part of Domaines Minchin. The Valençays are lively and straightforward, while the Menetou-Salon wines are vinified with precision. The Sauvignons reflect the expression of their terroir thanks to careful craftsmanship, as do the skillfully crafted reds. The estate has been certified Organic since 2022.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 6 reviews
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