Menetou-Salon
«Le Grand Argentier»
A lovely ruby-red colour, this Menetou Rouge is a delight to drink,being both smooth and velvety. It delicately evokes the succulence of Pinot Noir grapes, with their characteristic bouquet of red fruits. A source of pleasure, this wine will be perfect after three years' ageing.
Vineyard
The vineyard of Menetou-Salon spreads over 330 ha of hills, planted on chalky sediments which enable Pinot Noir to express all its great aromas.
Grape variety
Pinot Noir
Terroir
Chalky sediments which date back to the Jurassic times
Winemaking
Hand harvested, soaking 8 days in average at 20-30°C with two daily pumping-over. Malolactic fermentation and ageing on stainless steel tank until bottling in the month of June following the harvest.
Tasting
A ruby-red colour. This red Menetou-Salon reveals aromas of red fruits (such as cherry and raspberry). In the mouth, it is both smooth and fresh, along with very fine tannins.
Food pairing
Along a whole meal, on meat or on fish dishes.
Service temperature
Between 13 and 15°C
