Alphonse Mellot Sancerre - La Moussiere 2010/11 (6 bottles)

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The Mellot family first made wine in 1513. During the 19th Century Alphonse established a tavern in Sancerre, and today the 18th and 19th generations of the family - both Alphonse - control the business that grew out of the little tavern. Alphonse senior took control of the estate in 1970, and began focusing on quality rather than volume. Today the vineyard owned by the family is a manageable 47 hectares or thereabouts, farmed largely organically. Alphonse junior has now taken the lead, and today works with his father to make and promote the wines.

Viticulture: Biodynamic vineyard management. Vines are trained with Guyot or Royat Cordon methods.

Vinification:  The grapes underwent sequential pneumatic pressing, followed by static settling at a temperature below 10°C for about 48 hours. Halff the juice was fermented in vats and half in new casks at temperature between 18°C and 23°C.

Tasting Note: Deliciously dry and herbaceous with a pungent, expressive bouquet of

Every day serving suggestion: At 10-12C as an aperitif or to accompany oysters shell fish, and goat’s cheese.

Blend Sauvignon Blanc 100%

Country / Region  France / Loire

Alphonse Mellot  Sancerre - La Moussiere

 

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