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

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History of the La Tour Saint-Martin estate

The history of the La Tour Saint-Martin estate is above all the story 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, at this family property on the heights of Menetou-Salon. It was in 1988 that Bertrand took over the reins and planted his first vines, before establishing his cellar from 1994 onwards. Jovial and endearing, passionate about the expression of Loire terroirs, he quickly imposed his style: crystalline Sauvignon Blancs, elegant and fruity Pinot Noirs, all sourced from the Kimmeridgian terroirs of Morogues, the same that extend towards Sancerre a few kilometres further east.

In 2004, Albane and Bertrand took a new step by acquiring Le Claux Delorme, a 15-hectare estate located in Selles-sur-Cher, in the Valençay appellation. They quickly imposed their style and standards, rapidly placing Le Claux Delorme at the top of the hierarchy of this fast-rising appellation. The two properties are now grouped together under the banner of 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 more environmentally respectful viticulture.

Terroirs and Vineyards of the La Tour Saint-Martin estate

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

At Le Claux Delorme in Selles-sur-Cher, the 15 hectares of vines rest on terroirs of sand, clay and silica typical of Loir-et-Cher, conducive to a more direct and generous expression of the grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay for whites, Gamay, Côt (Malbec), Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir for reds. The diverse planting at Le Claux Delorme allows for a broader range of wines, from fresh and floral whites to immediately pleasurable and juicy reds. Harvesting is largely done by hand across 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 yet demanding conviction: purity above all. No aromatic yeasts, no interventionist techniques, very measured doses of sulphur, and attentive listening to each vintage. For the Menetou-Salon Sauvignon Blancs, vinification takes place after pneumatic pressing and static settling. The base cuvées (Morogues blanc, Pommerais rouge) are aged on fine lees in stainless steel and wooden 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 Le 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 clay-siliceous 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 over 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 flagship cuvée, made from Sauvignon Blanc on Kimmeridgian marls on the heights of Morogues. Pale gold in colour with green-gold highlights, a complex nose of citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit), iodine notes and exotic fruits. A generous and full-bodied palate with lovely bitter notes, a refreshing and tangy character, and a long, mineral and salivating finish. Aged on fine lees for 10 months in stainless steel and wooden 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, sourced from a plot-by-plot selection of the finest Sauvignon Blanc vines in Morogues, aged for longer in oak barrels. A wine of greater complexity and depth than the Morogues cuvée, with notes of well-integrated oak (coffee, blond tobacco, linden), poached pear, honey and flowers. A palate that is both full-bodied and energetic, with assertive minerality and a long finish. A wine for the cellar, ideally opened after 3 to 5 years of ageing. Regularly recognised by the Guide Hachette des Vins and 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. Cherry-coloured, with an expressive and harmonious nose of red fruit aromas (cherry, raspberry), rosemary and brown tobacco. A moreish and fresh palate, with notes of red fruits and spices, an elegant mineral backbone, fine tannins and a fruity finish. A red 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 top red cuvée, the pinnacle of the range in Pinot Noir, sourced from a selection of the finest plots and aged in oak barrels. A magnificently balanced red wine that promises a beautiful evolution — complex and deep, with aromas of dark fruits, spices, undergrowth and a very present calcareous minerality. A wine for the cellar par excellence, best enjoyed after 5 to 10 years of ageing. Awarded 3 stars and a coup de cœur by the Guide Hachette des Vins 2011 for the 2008 vintage — a rare and remarkable distinction.

Valençay Blanc (Le Claux Delorme): The white cuvée of Le Claux Delorme, made from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay on the sandy and clay-siliceous terroirs of Selles-sur-Cher. Aged 8 months on fine lees. A lively and rounded nose of citrus, pear, apple and white flower aromas. A dynamic and fleshy palate, well-balanced acidity, intense and indulgent freshness. An immediate, accessible and sparkling wine, perfect as an aperitif 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 Le Claux Delorme, with a beautiful intensity of fruit and a very present freshness. A dry, clean and expressive white wine, with aromas of citrus and white fruits, a straight and salivating palate, and a fresh, lemony finish. A direct and pure expression of Sauvignon on the Valençay terroirs.

Valençay Rouge (Le Claux Delorme): A typical red blend of the Valençay appellation, combining Gamay, Côt (Malbec), Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. Purple in colour, with aromas of violet and red fruits, a lively and juicy palate, light tannins and a fresh, indulgent finish. A wine of immediate pleasure, for sharing with friends, 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) blended with other red varieties from the estate. A fruity and spiced wine, with aromas of dark fruits and gentle spices, a fleshy and fruity palate, with the typicity of Côt on 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 Le Claux Delorme, with a highly expressive fruity and aromatic profile. Pale yellow in colour, with a nose of citrus fruits (lime, grapefruit) and exotic fruits (lychee). A lively palate, with present substance and ripe fruits, a straight structure and well-integrated acidity, a salivating finish with bitter notes of grapefruit and lemon zest. A wine of great indulgence and excellent value for money.

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