Menetou-Salon
White — avg 87.3/100 Wine Enthusiast score
87.3
range 84–92
$33.9
69
white
Menetou-Salon — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 69 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 87.3/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 87.3/100 |
| Score range | 84–92 |
| Average price | $33.9 |
| Review count | 69 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0, 1, 2
Relative standing in the Loire
Rated below the Loire Valley median in aggregated expert tastings — often a value-tier or stylistically atypical appellation.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: crisp, rich, citrus, apple, tannin, mineral, herbal, green.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Pellé 2014 Vignes de Ratier (Menetou-Salon) | Domaine Pellé | 92/100 | $30 |
| Domaine Pellé 2014 Les Blanchais (Menetou-Salon) | Domaine Pellé | 91/100 | $34 |
| Isabelle et Pierre Clément 2014 La Dame de Châtenoy (Menetou-Salon) | Isabelle et Pierre Clément | 91/100 | $26 |
| Domaine Henry Pellé 2008 Les Blanchais (Menetou-Salon) | Domaine Henry Pellé | 91/100 | — |
| Domaine Chavet 2014 Menetou-Salon | Domaine Chavet | 90/100 | $20 |
Sample expert review
This is a wine to age, with such concentration in its texture and mineral structure. It offers rich white fruits and touches of spice. The aftertaste with its apples, green fruits and hints of apricot, is fresh and still developing. Drink from 2018.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Domaine Pellé 2014 Vignes de Ratier (Menetou-Salon)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Château de la Mothe de Saint-Lyé-la-Forêt
- Eglise Saint-Clément de Choue
- Ensemble dénommé Le Grand Poillé
- Villa des Bretaudières
- Ouvrage du canal de Berry
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Menetou-Salon wines?
Menetou-Salon averages 87.3/100 across 69 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 84 to 92.
How much does Menetou-Salon wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $33.9. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Menetou-Salon?
Menetou-Salon is predominantly a white wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.