La Tour Saint Martin

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La Tour Saint-Martin is one of the flagship estates of the Menetou-Salon appellation, regularly cited as a reliable value from this Berry vineyard. Founded by Bertrand Minchin in 1988 on the heights of Morogues, on the family property where his grandfather was already producing wine before the war, the estate now covers 17 hectares divided into 10 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc and 7 hectares of Pinot Noir, planted on the Kimmeridgian terroirs characteristic of Menetou-Salon. Since 2022, the entire vineyard has been certified Organic Agriculture. In 2004, Bertrand and his wife Albane expanded their wine empire by acquiring Le Claux Delorme in Selles-sur-Cher, in the Valençay appellation, a 15-hectare property that quickly established itself as a fine reference for the appellation. Both estates are grouped together under the Domaines Minchin banner. Bertrand Minchin's philosophy can be summed up in a single word: purity. Crystal-clear winemaking, without aromatic yeasts, without artifice, with very measured doses of sulphur, producing wines of indulgence and pleasure with real ageing potential.

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La Tour Saint Martin Menetou Salon Pommerais 2022 rouge
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Loire | Menetou Salon

La Tour Saint Martin Menetou Salon Pommerais 2022 rouge

€18.00 inc-VAT per bottle
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History of the La Tour Saint-Martin estate

The story of the La Tour Saint-Martin estate is above all one of a family legacy passed down and amplified with passion. Bertrand Minchin's grandfather was already producing wine in Morogues before the Second World War, on this family property in the heights of Menetou-Salon. In 1988, Bertrand took over the reins and planted his first vines, before creating his winery from 1994 onwards. Jovial and endearing, passionate about the expression of the Loire's terroirs, he quickly established his own style: crystalline white Sauvignons, elegant and fruity Pinot Noirs, all drawn from the Kimmeridgian terroirs of Morogues — the very same that extend as far as Sancerre, just a few kilometres further east.

In 2004, Albane and Bertrand took a new step by acquiring Le Claux Delorme, domaine de 15 hectares located in Selles-sur-Cher, in the Valençay appellation. They quickly established their style and standards there, rapidly placing Claux Delorme at the top of the hierarchy of this up-and-coming appellation. The two properties are now united under the banner of the Domaines Minchin. Certified Haute Valeur Environnementale for several years, the La Tour Saint-Martin estate obtained Organic Agriculture certification in 2022, crowning years of progressive work towards a more environmentally respectful viticulture.

Terroirs and Vines of the La Tour Saint-Martin estate

The La Tour Saint-Martin vineyard is planted on the heights of Morogues, an emblematic village of the Menetou-Salon appellation, in the Cher département. The soils are composed of Kimmeridgian marls — fossiliferous calcareous clays from the Upper Jurassic period — identical to those that have made the glory of Chablis and Sancerre, located just a few kilometres to the east. These terroirs of oyster marls and hard limestone impart to Sauvignon Blanc a characteristic saline minerality and tension, as well as a well-recognised aptitude for ageing. The Pinot Noir, planted on plots between Bourges and Morogues, benefits from the same calcareous richness to express an elegant fruitiness and a remarkable aromatic finesse.

At Claux Delorme in Selles-sur-Cher, the 15 hectares of vines rest on soils of sands, clays and silicas typical of Loir-et-Cher, conducive to a more direct and expressive character of the grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in white, Gamay, Côt (Malbec), Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir in red. The diverse planting at Claux Delorme allows for a broader range of wines, from fresh and floral whites to immediately enjoyable, juicy reds. Harvesting is largely done by hand on both estates, with rigorous plot-by-plot selection.

Winemaking at the La Tour Saint-Martin estate

Bertrand Minchin's winemaking philosophy rests on a simple but demanding conviction: purity above all. No aromatic yeasts, no interventionist techniques, very measured doses of sulphur, and careful attention to each vintage. For the Sauvignon Blancs of Menetou-Salon, vinification takes place after pneumatic pressing and static settling. The ageing of the entry-level cuvées (Morogues blanc, Pommerais rouge) is carried out on fine lees in stainless steel and wood vats for approximately 10 months. For the prestige cuvées (Honorine in white, Célestin in red), ageing is longer, partially in oak barrels, with a selection of the finest plots and the finest barrels.

For the Claux Delorme cuvées in Valençay, vinification follows the same philosophy: fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, ageing on lees, with a more direct and fruity style than the Menetou-Salon cuvées, in keeping with the sandy and silico-clayey terroir of Selles-sur-Cher. The constant objective is to produce crystalline wines of indulgence and immediate pleasure, yet endowed with sufficient structure and minerality to evolve for several years in the cellar.

The cuvées of the La Tour Saint-Martin estate

Menetou-Salon Blanc Morogues (La Tour Saint-Martin): The estate's emblematic cuvée and "flagship", made from Sauvignon Blanc on Kimmeridgian marls on the heights of Morogues. A pale gold robe with green-gold reflections, a complex nose of citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit), iodine notes and exotic fruits. A generous and full-bodied palate with beautiful bitter notes, a zesty and refreshing character, and a long, mineral and mouth-watering finish. Aged on fine lees for 10 months in stainless steel and wood vats. A benchmark white Menetou-Salon, awarded 3 stars by the 1jour1vin guide, perfect with fish, oysters or Crottin de Chavignol. Certified Organic since 2022.

Menetou-Salon Blanc Honorine (La Tour Saint-Martin): The prestige white cuvée of La Tour Saint-Martin, drawn from a plot-by-plot selection of the finest Sauvignon Blanc vines of Morogues, aged for longer in oak barrels. A wine of greater complexity and depth than the Morogues cuvée, with well-integrated oak notes (coffee, blond tobacco, lime blossom), poached pear, honey and flowers. A palate that is both full-bodied and energetic, with assertive minerality and a long finish. A wine for ageing, ideally to be opened after 3 to 5 years in the cellar. Regularly recognised by the Guide Hachette des Vins and the Gault et Millau.

Menetou-Salon Rouge Pommerais (La Tour Saint-Martin): The estate's traditional red cuvée, made from pure Pinot Noir on calcareous marl plots between Bourges and Morogues. A cherry-coloured robe, an expressive and harmonious nose of red fruit aromas (cherry, raspberry), rosemary and brown tobacco. A lively and fresh palate, with notes of red fruits and spices, an elegant mineral structure, fine tannins and a fruity finish. A red wine of indulgence and elegance, typical of the Minchin style: crystalline and pure. One star in the Guide Hachette des Vins 2015.

Menetou-Salon Rouge Célestin (La Tour Saint-Martin): The estate's flagship red cuvée, the pinnacle of the range in Pinot Noir, drawn from a selection of the finest plots and aged in oak barrels. A red wine of magnificent balance that promises a beautiful evolution, complex and deep, with aromas of black fruits, spices, woodland undergrowth and a very pronounced chalky minerality. An outstanding wine for ageing, best enjoyed after 5 to 10 years in the cellar. Three stars and a Coup de Cœur in the Guide Hachette des Vins 2011 for the 2008 vintage — a rare and remarkable distinction.

Valençay Blanc (Le Claux Delorme): A white cuvée from Claux Delorme, made from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay on the sandy and silico-clayey terroirs of Selles-sur-Cher. Aged 8 months on fine lees. A lively and rounded nose of citrus, pear, apple and white blossom. A dynamic and fleshy palate, well-integrated acidity and tension, intense and indulgent freshness. An immediately approachable, accessible and vibrant wine, perfect as an apéritif or with fish dishes. One star in the Guide Hachette des Vins 2014. HVE certified.

Valençay Blanc Absolument Sauvignon (Le Claux Delorme): A pure Sauvignon Blanc cuvée from Claux Delorme, with beautiful fruit intensity and a very vibrant freshness. A dry white wine, clean and expressive, with aromas of citrus and white fruits, a straight and mouth-watering palate, and a fresh, lemony finish. A direct and pure expression of Sauvignon on the terroirs of Valençay.

Valençay Rouge (Le Claux Delorme): A red blend cuvée typical of the Valençay appellation, combining Gamay, Côt (Malbec), Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. Purple robe, aromas of violet and red fruits, a lively and juicy palate, light tannins and a fresh, indulgent finish. A wine for immediate pleasure, for friends and sharing, to be enjoyed under the pergola. Two stars in the Guide Hachette des Vins 2013 for the 2010 vintage.

Touraine Rouge Franc du Côt-Lié (Le Claux Delorme): A red Touraine cuvée made primarily from Côt (Malbec) alongside other red grape varieties from the estate. A fruity and spiced wine, with aromas of black fruits and gentle spices, a fleshy and fruity palate, displaying the typicity of Côt on the Loire terroirs. Rated 16/20 by Gault et Millau for the 2009 vintage.

Valençay Blanc Hortense (Le Claux Delorme): A white Sauvignon cuvée from the vines of Claux Delorme, with a very expressive fruity and aromatic profile. Pale yellow robe, nose of citrus fruits (lime, grapefruit) and exotic fruits (lychee). A lively palate with good substance and ripe fruits, straight and well-integrated acidity, and a mouth-watering finish of grapefruit and lemon zest bitterness. A wine of great indulgence and very good value for money.

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