Domaine Pellé
Domaine Pellé
Domaine Pellé is a fourth generation estate run by the talented and hard-working Paul-Henry Pellé. The winery was officially started in the 1950’s, though earlier generations of the Pellé family had produced wine even before then, selling barrels of wine to local Brasseries as far as Brouges in the early 20th century. Paul-Henry’s grandfather, in fact, played an instrumental role in establishment of the Appellation, and lobbied hard for it to be called Menetou-Salon rather than the Coteaux Sancerrois that had been proposed at the time.
Domaine Pelle 2021 Menetou-Salon Morogues Blanc
French White
White flowers and citrus lead into ripe peach, lime zest and a gentle herbal note. The palate is fuller than many Loire Sauvignon Blancs, but remains racy and clear, with refreshing acidity and a saline mineral line carrying the finish. Its balance of richness and precision works well with goat cheese, asparagus, shellfish or herb-roasted chicken.
Pelle 2018 Salon Rouge Morogues
French Red
A refined Loire Pinot Noir grown on Kimmeridgian marl and limestone. Maturation in both wood and tank adds measured texture while preserving the wine’s poised, elegant character. Fine-boned rather than showy, it brings a distinctly Burgundian sensibility to the table and pairs naturally with roast poultry, mushrooms, salmon or simply prepared pork.
Domaine Pellé 2017 Les Bornés Menetou-Salon Blanc
French White
White flowers and citrus appear in an aromatic profile. The palate is full, rich and tender, with fruit and underlying minerality. Sauvignon Blanc grows on Kimmeridgian marl in vines averaging twenty-five years. The grapes are pressed pneumatically on arrival, then the juice is settled. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by six months on the lees in stainless steel.
Domaine Pellé 2021 Menetou-Salon Morogues Rosé
French Rosé
Pale gris in colour, this dry Pinot Noir rosé brings bright whitecurrant fruit and a fresh, creamy-textured palate. It is made without oak influence and comes from vineyards around Morogues in the Loire. The domaine was established in the middle of the twentieth century, around the time the Menetou-Salon appellation was created, though the Pellé family had made wine in the region earlier.
Domaine Henry Pellé 2017 Menetou-Salon Les Cris Rouge
French Red
Red-berry fruit, fine perfume and spicy acidity accompany developed tannins in a structured profile. Pinot Noir comes from the family's wholly owned Les Cris vineyard, where clay-limestone soils include Kimmeridgian marl and Portlandian limestone. The parcel's vines are about fifty years old. Chalky minerality and concentrated fruit are present, and the wine has a clearly defined tannic frame.
Domaine Pellé 2018 La Croix au Garde Sancerre Rouge
French Red
Vibrant red cherry and wild strawberry lead, with delicate florals and a cool mineral note adding definition. The palate is light and finely structured, balancing fresh red fruit with bright acidity and supple, measured tannins. Subtle earth and spice emerge through the clean finish, making it a graceful match for salmon, roast poultry, mushrooms or pork.
Domaine Pelle 2021 Menetou-Salon Morogues Blanc
French White
Yellow plum, ripe citrus and a touch of tropical fruit give the nose generous lift. Concentrated on the palate without becoming heavy, it balances rounded fruit with clean acidity and a light mineral edge. The finish is fresh, aromatic and quietly persistent. Serve chilled with grilled prawns, fresh goat cheese, green vegetables or a simply dressed roast chicken.