MENETOU-SALON WINES
This vineyard covers 450 hectares of hills and is planted on sedimentary limestone soils
dating back to the upper Jurassic period.
The appellation concerns to 10 villages: Menetou-Salon, Aubinges, Morogues, Parassy,
Pigny, Quantilly, Saint-Céols, Soulangis, Vignoux-sous-les-Aix and Humbligny.
The vineyards owned by Prince d’Arenberg are located in Menetou-Salon, Clos de la Dame. Prince d’Arenberg’s vineyards are the only ones at the very heart of the village. Prince d’Arenberg also owns some virgin or recently planted parcels in Davet and Route de Bourges.
White wines
The white wines are fresh and fruity, with a slight spiciness and muskiness. They have aromas of citrus fruits and flowers. On the palate, they reveal hints of pepper and mint, are well rounded and full bodied with a long finish.
These wines are best served with warm starters or with fish dishes.
Red wines
The red wines are supple and perfumed, ruby coloured wines. They have aromas of ripe fruits, with notes of cherry and plum particularly dominant. On the palate, they demonstrate a great richness and round off with flavours of candied fruits. These full-bodied, refined red wines are ideal served with game, such as pheasant and partridge.
Come taste and discover the wines of the Prince d’Arenberg in Menetou-Salon. The store is open non-stop from May 1st until September 30th and appointments can be scheduled.
Wine of Menetou Salon sell : http://www.boutiquemenetou.com
Open every day
from June 1st through July 31th
from 10:00 AM through 7:00 PM
and from September 1st through September 30th
from 2:00 PM through 6:00 PM
Tél. : 02.48.64.80.54 - Fax : 02.48.64.89.05
E-mail : visites@chateau-menetou-salon.com ou sylviechanel@msn.com
CHATEAU AND MUSEUM
Regular rate : 8,50 euros - Free entrance for kids under 7
Group rate : 7 euros
CHATEAU only: 7 €
Reduced rate : 6 € - the visit lasts : 1H15