Domaine Pellé - Menetou-Salon - Vignes de Ratier - White - 2023

Wine:

From a sun-drenched plot of Kimmeridgian marl, the 2023 Menetou-Salon Vignes de Ratier White captures the delicate nuances of Sauvignon Blanc with remarkable finesse. Floral notes intertwine with white-fleshed fruit and citrus, all wrapped in a precise, mineral-driven frame. Accents of white pepper add complexity to this beautifully focused wine, which is equally suited to cellaring or enjoying now with seafood or cheese.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vines aged 30 years on average, fermentation in wooden vats, barrels and stainless steel vats, aged on lees in casks, mainly in barrels and in stainless steel vats.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Pale yellow with green tints.

Nose:

The flavours of white-fleshed fruit with peppery notes and a mineral touch.

Palate:

A wine with impressive breadth and clarity, delivering a precise, mineral-driven profile layered with beautifully defined aromas. It’s a vibrant expression of the richness and character of its terroir.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood, baked cod, asparagus, a Crottin de Chavignol cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

A benchmark address in Menetou-Salon and awarded 1 star by the Guide RVF—a leading French wine publication—Domaine Pellé stands as one of the Loire Valley’s top names. Since 2008, Pierre-Henry Pellé has been at the helm, upholding the highest standards: biodynamic farming, meticulous aging, and a detailed, vineyard-by-vineyard approach all contribute to wines of impressive finesse and authenticity.

One of the estate’s greatest strengths lies in the consistency and cohesion across its range—delivering crisp, precise Whites and deep, age-worthy Reds that speak clearly of their terroir.