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 estate in Menetou-Salon and awarded one star by La Revue du Vin de France—a leading French wine publication—Domaine Pellé is one of the Loire Valley’s standout names.

Since 2008, Pierre-Henry Pellé has brought a meticulous approach to every detail, from biodynamic farming to precise parcel selection and carefully managed aging. The result is a range of cuvées that reflect the unique character of their terroirs with remarkable clarity.

What sets the estate apart is the consistency across the board: crisp, precise Whites and deeply structured Reds built to age beautifully.