Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye 
Menetou-Salon Rouge
Loire valley winesLocally known as ‘Les Marnes de Saint-Doulchard’, the Terres Blanches terroir is a Pinot Noir blessing as it thrives in the deep clays marls. The marls and clay provide a regular water supply from the spring up to the harvest season. The grapes are hand-picked at their opti- mal maturity and vinified in small vats. The Terres Blanches terroir raises the Menetou-Salon Rouge to the rank of Loire Premier Cru!
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Grape-variety
100% Pinot Noir
Age of the vines
15 to 20 years
Soil
Terres Blanches
Vinification
Hand and machine harvested Alcoholic fermentation (16-20°C) in stainless steel tanks for 3 weeks. No malolactic fermentation. 6 months ageing on fine lees with weekly batonnage. lt is bottled in the spring following the harvest.
Tasting notes
Color: Ruby color
Nose - Palate: Supple and aromatic, full of ripe cherries and plums. Beautifully rich on the palate, with a candied fruit finish.
Serving temperature
17 - 18 °C.
Food Pairings
Crispy duck pancakes, grilled quail, pulled or char siu pork, seared salmon and tuna. Barbecues. Roast or other cooked beetroot dishes.
Awards & Accolades
| Dated | Millesime | Awards | Accolades | Find out more | Jul 21 | 2018 |
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Wild berries, crushed blueberries and hints of baked plums and sweet spices on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with bright, vivid acidity. Not complex, but fresh and lively. Drink now. |
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