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