Wine List
Menetou-Salon `les Morogues` 2011
- Country
- France
- Region
- Loire Valley,
- Central Vineyards
- Producer
- La Tour St Martin
- Grape(s)
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Type
- White
- Style
- Aromatic
- Oaked Style
- Unoaked
- Body Style
- Medium bodied
- Dry / Sweet Style
- Bone dry
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 12.5
- Closure Style
- Cork
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Normal
Region
This beautiful region is situated 200Km south of Paris and extends west along the high reaches of the Loire River. This is a cold climate northern wine making region and includes the following famous villages; Sancerre, Pouilly Sur Loire, Quincy and Menetou-Salon. There are only two permitted grape varieties, namely, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. The soils have a high percentage of flint and limestone and this results in crisp, aromatic whites and perfumed, elegant rose and reds. Littered with artisan producers, the best single domaine wines are made in small quantities and are of top drawer quality. In recent years, the demand for the best wines in the region has exceeded supply.
Producer
Having studied at Beaune and Dijon, Bertrand and Albane Minchin acquired their first vineyards in the village of Morogues in the region of Menetou-Salon. The vineyards are run in accordance with the principles of `lutte raisonee`, or sustainable viticulture, as they work towards producing wines that rival the finest Sancerre.
Tasting (Long)
Not as well known as its close neighbours, Sancerre, but the vineyards of Menetou-Salon are a real gem, also being planted with Sauvignon Blanc ideal for producing aromatic white wines in this northern climate. La Tour St Martin is located in the village of Morogues and is producing terrific, clean, fresh Menetou with a rich grassy aroma and attractive gooseberry and peach flavours on the palate. Sublime and magnificent - the Loire`s answer to New Zealand.
Tasting (Short)
La Tour St Martin is located in the village of Morogues and is producing terrific, clean, fresh Menetou with a rich grassy aroma and attractive gooseberry and peach flavours on the palate. Sublime and magnificent - the Loire`s answer to New Zealand.
Food
Ideal aperitif and good with seafood, grilled vegetables or asparagus.
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