2023 Domaine Pelle Menetou-Salon, Morogues 'Vignes de Ratier', Loire, France
$33.00
Certified organic. Vignes de Ratier is a sunny terroir in the village of Morogues where the bedrock lies just centimenters below the surface. 7,500 vines/hectare with southwest exposure.
SOIL: Kimmeridgian marl bedrock under just 50 centimeters of topsoil.
VINIFICATION: Direct pressing of grapes, fermented with natural yeast in a combination of wooden vats and tank.
AGING: Aged in on the lees in a combination on 70% wood (Foudres and used 400L barrels) and 30% tank.
A mineral wine with power and electric vibrancy. It is long, persistent and goes down easy!
Specs
- Country France
 - Region Loire Valley
 - Appellation Menetou-Salon
 - Style White Wine
 - Producer Pelle
 - Farming Practices Organic
 - Grapes Sauvignon Blanc
 - Food Pairings Crunchy Greens, Fresh Seafood, White Sauce, Roast White Meats
 - Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Bright and Fresh