Minchin Le Claux Delorme - Valençay Les Saint-Lazare 2022

Valençay|Red wine

4/5 (6 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

90/100

Bettane & Desseauve

90/100

Decanter

(2020 Vintage Notes)

spicy

ripe fruit

delicate tannins

“Valençay Red: a masterpiece of craftsmanship, a truly indulgent wine”

This cuvée, named after the very first vineyard plot, is a meticulously crafted blend of four grape varieties. Bertrand Minchin and his daughter Hortense, like Swiss watchmakers, continue to carry on the tradition. The wine reveals beautifully ripe fruit and spicy notes on the palate. It 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

Terroirs

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 Cabernet Sauvignon aged in barrels and 600-liter vats

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

A light red color with violet hues

Nose

Hints of spice blend with beautiful fruit notes (blackberry and morello cherry)

Palate

Round, fresh, and rich, with dense yet 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 redcurrants, or a gratin dauphinois...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 90/100 (2020 vintage)

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.

Decanter

Wine rated 90/100 (2020 vintage)

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (2023 guide) 1*Star (2020 vintage) (A very successful wine)

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.

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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

4/5

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