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Minchin Le Claux Delorme - Valençay Les Saint-Lazare 2022

Valençay|Red wine

4/5 (6 customers)

92/100

Bettane & Desseauve

spicy

ripe fruit

delicate tannins

"Valençay red—a masterpiece!"

This cuvée, named after the very first vineyard plot 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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Estate

Domaines Minchin

Vintage

Le Claux Delorme Les Saint-Lazare

Vintage

2022

Designation

Valençay

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

45% Gamay, 35% Côt, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Pinot Noir

Regions

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

Viticulture

HVE, in the process of converting to organic farming

Grape Harvest

When fully ripe, hand-picked

Winemaking

Each grape variety is vinified separately in temperature-controlled tanks; destemming

Livestock farming

Cabernet Franc and Cot aged in barrels and 600-liter vats

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

A light red color with violet hues

Nose

Hints of spice mingle 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...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2026 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard 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. Over the years, he has refined 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) Mentioned (Successful wine)

About the estate:

A stalwart of 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 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 (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 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

4/5

based on 6 reviews