Red

Menetou-Salon Rouge

Domaine Jean Teiller · Loire Valley, France

Pinot Noir

Menetou-Salon Rouge

Brilliant cherry-red color with a rich bouquet of juicy berry notes like strawberry, blackberry, and morello cherry with subtle spice

Specifications
VinificationRigorous sorting, separation of the grapes from the stalks. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 4-6 days. Pumping over, several punch downs, and delestage (gentle extraction of phenolic compounds by oxygenating the juice). Alcoholic fermentation using indigenous yeasts and maceration for 15-20 days. Devatting without pumping. Malolactic fermentation without seeding.
Élevage6 months minimum (95% tank, 5% barrel) in order to preserve the finesse and aromas of the Pinot Noir. Bottles on premise.
Vineyard SoilDeep soil of clay-limestone
HarvestManually done at the end of September/early October
Tasting NotesBrilliant, cherry-red color. The bouquet is rich with juicy, berry notes like strawberry, blackberry, and morello cherry, complemented by a subtle spice. On the palate, it is supple and fleshy with notes of cassis and red fruits. Well-balanced structure, refined tannins, and good persistence.
Food PairingsRoasted or grilled meats, richer fish, and aged cheeses.
Serving Temp16°C
Cellaring3-5 years

Brilliant cherry-red color with a rich bouquet of juicy berry notes like strawberry, blackberry, and morello cherry with subtle spice. Supple and fleshy with cassis and red fruit notes. Refined tannins, 3-5 year cellaring.

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