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Domaine Pelle Menetou-Salon Les Blanchais 2021

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From the importer: Thirty year old vines are located on a single, small isolated slope, quite steep, sheltered from the wind by a line of trees to the north and west, facing southeast all make for an ideal situation for optimal ripening. The soil is extremely meagre Kimmeridgian, very shallow, but very complex, with siliceous rock as well as fossilized limestone; the stress on the vine is ideal for production of fine aromatics and moderate yields. The density and length in this wine comes not only from the site, but the age of the vines.
From an excellent vintage, this wine soars over anything else from the appellation. Great minerality is complimented in the nose by exotic aromas of mango, citrus and floral notes. In the mouth it is quite rich, but retains excellent acidity, a vintage trademark. It shows classic flint and limestone coated with creamy rich fruit. No oak used here, but one might be fooled as the package is so complete.

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Outside of a few giants — the Cotats, Boulay and, above all, Dagueneau and Vatan — Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc isn't really collectible. But after a recent visit to Domaine Pellé, we realized that much of what makes those superstars so wildly coveted applies to Pellé's top wines, too.

When we arrived, Paul-Henry Pellé had us climb into his ancient open-roofed 4x4 and drove us to a hill so steep we weren't sure we could get to the top without tumbling backwards. This was the Ratier slope. Facing southwest, it gets lots of sun, but also nonstop, cooling breezes. Its rocky soils are studded with fossils of ancient shells — the famous Kimmeridgian marl that makes Chablis Chablis — and that makes top Sancerre so special.

We knew how exquisite Ratier is. What we didn't know, though, was how beautifully the wine can age.

On our visit, Paul-Henry shared many older vintages with us. Some could be mistaken for mature Chablis; some matured into a rainbow of white truffle, lemon curd, and stone. A 2012 Vigne de Ratier stood out even among these gems. At 10 years old, it was an absolutely perfect balance of ripe primary fruit, subtle spice and incipient truffle, balanced with all the seashell minerality and length of a top Premier Cru Chablis.

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sauvignon Blanc

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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