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In the glass
Palate: full, generous, tense
A full, generous palate where aromatic power is held in check by tension, from shallow Kimmeridgian marl.
What it pairs with
- Roast chicken with cream sauce The estate calls for richer dishes; full body and tension meet cream.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Pan-fried turbot Tension cuts the butter while the full palate matches the fish.More wines for fish →
- Crottin de Chavignol Local goat cheese is the classic Centre-Loire partner for Sauvignon.More wines for goat cheese →
History
Vignes de Ratier is a 4.5 hectare parcel at Morogues with a south-west exposure on shallow Kimmeridgian marl, vinified by natural fermentation in wooden vats and aged on its lees. The estate's own page states that the domaine is certified in biodynamic agriculture without naming the certifier; Biodyvin lists Domaine Pellé as a member since 2022.
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Pellé · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Classification
- Menetou-Salon AOC
- Oak
- Direct pressing and light settling, natural fermentation in wooden vats, eight months on total lees in the same wood; total SO2 under 50 mg/L
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
Frequently asked about Menetou-Salon Morogues Vignes de Ratier
What does Menetou-Salon Morogues Vignes de Ratier taste like?
A full, generous palate where aromatic power is balanced by tension; the estate tagline is between power and tension.
What food pairs with Menetou-Salon Morogues Vignes de Ratier?
The estate says it naturally calls for gastronomy and richer dishes.
What grapes are in Menetou-Salon Morogues Vignes de Ratier?
It is Sauvignon Blanc from a 4.5 hectare parcel at Morogues on shallow Kimmeridgian marl, labelled Menetou-Salon AOC.
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