Domaine Pellé - Menetou-Salon - Le Carroir - Red - 2022

Wine:

From 50-year-old vines rooted in sandy, flinty soils, the 2022 Menetou-Salon Le Carroir Red is a bold tribute to Pinot Noir. Aged in 400- and 500-liter barrels, it combines generous depth with the sharp, smoky edge typical of flint-rich terroirs. This plush yet slightly austere wine reveals a distinctive mineral tension and a smoky nuance that speaks clearly of its origin—an expressive and thoughtfully crafted red with serious character.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, wine left to ferment for 2 to 3 weeks in wooden vats, natural fermentation, blend of free-run juice and press juice, aged in 400 and 500 litre barrels.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Ruby red.

Nose:

Aromas of red berries mixed with spicy notes.

Palate:

This wine shows a rich, vibrant structure with a touch of youthful austerity, offering a focused, powerful expression of Pinot Noir. The palate is pure and precise, with depth and tension that promise beautiful development over time.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled pork chops, poultry fricassee, cheese platters

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

A benchmark address in Menetou-Salon and awarded 1 star by the Guide RVF—a leading French wine publication—Domaine Pellé stands as one of the Loire Valley’s top names. Since 2008, Pierre-Henry Pellé has been at the helm, upholding the highest standards: biodynamic farming, meticulous aging, and a detailed, vineyard-by-vineyard approach all contribute to wines of impressive finesse and authenticity.

One of the estate’s greatest strengths lies in the consistency and cohesion across its range—delivering crisp, precise Whites and deep, age-worthy Reds that speak clearly of their terroir.