Pellé, Les Blanchais, Menetou-Salon, Loire, France, 2019

After studying at Beaune with work experience at Olivier Lamy (St Aubin) and with Benjamin Lauroux at the Clos des Epeneaux, Paul-Henry came back to Morogues. His first vintage was 2006. Then in 2007 he took over running the domaine, which already had a good reputation but Paul-Henry has taken quality to a new level. In 1981 Henry Pellé and his son Eric decided to produce their first single vineyard wine – Les Blanchais. This 2.7 hectare north-east facing parcel was planted in 1966 on marne-kimmeridgian with some flint. The hand-picked grapes are fermented and aged in a mix of various sizes of wood and stainless steel. Tasted in early February this had rich powerful fruit, especially ripe grapefruit with a long fresh finish. A lovely bottle in prospect!