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Domaine Pellé

Loire Valley, France
Grapes sorted, pressed gently, fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel; whites aged on lees in tank, reds in foudres and Burgundy barrels for up to 12 months. Each wine expresses its terroir's Kimmeridgian foundation with precision and restraint.
From the village of Morogues at the eastern edge of the Loire Valley, the Pellé family has tended vineyards since the late nineteenth century, selling wine casually to neighboring restaurants and brasseries in the early twentieth century. Henry Pellé, aware of the exceptional Kimmeridgian soils beneath his terroir, insisted the village's name appear on the appellation in 1959, establishing a reputation that would define the Menetou-Salon region itself.
AllocationWinery officially begun 1950s; family production earlier. Biodynamic certification confirmed 2020 vintage (Ecocert organic + Demeter biodynamic per domainepelle.com 2026). Paul-Henry Pellé fourth-generation (born 1985, took charge 2007). Eric (father) died tragically 1995; managed by Anne (widow) and Julien Zernott until Paul-Henry took over. 25% of Menetou-Salon AOC production. Holdings listed as both 20 and 40 hectares in sources; larger figure (40 ha) cited in recent multi-source accounts (Beaune Imports 2024, Polaner, Rogers). Annual production volume unverified. Website shows French and English; production logo and label name 'Domaine Pellé' canonical; 'Henry Pellé' was long-standing label name honoring Henry (grandfather), now primarily historical reference. US distribution clear via multiple importers; UK/Japan distribution not confirmed. No parent company detected. Succession: stable family ownership under fourth generation. | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Polaner Selections (USA)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Liberty Wine Merchants (USA)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'D.B. Wine Selection Inc (USA)'
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