Alphonse Mellot
Sancerre from the Master: Alphonse Mellot
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Alphonse Mellot is so passionate. He’s one of the most respected winemakers in all of France. He and his son, Alphonse Jr., are utterly entrenched in their craft.
– Jeffrey Meisel, Gilt Taste Wine Director
Why to buy: Having garnered consistent accolades—Food & Wine calls it “Sancerre at its best,” and Sommelier Journal named it their top Sauvignon Blanc in 2010—this 19th-generation (yes, 19th!) estate is renowned for its classic Sancerre.
Characteristics: A flinty, herbal bouquet followed by notes of lemon, grapefruit and melon on the palate, this wine is less bracing than new world Sauvignon Blanc. Its most obvious companion is seafood: Try it with oysters or a simply prepared fatty fish, like sardines or tuna.
Varietals: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13%
Appellation: AOC Sancerre, Loire Valley
– Jeffrey Meisel, Gilt Taste Wine Director
Why to buy: Having garnered consistent accolades—Food & Wine calls it “Sancerre at its best,” and Sommelier Journal named it their top Sauvignon Blanc in 2010—this 19th-generation (yes, 19th!) estate is renowned for its classic Sancerre.
Characteristics: A flinty, herbal bouquet followed by notes of lemon, grapefruit and melon on the palate, this wine is less bracing than new world Sauvignon Blanc. Its most obvious companion is seafood: Try it with oysters or a simply prepared fatty fish, like sardines or tuna.
Varietals: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13%
Appellation: AOC Sancerre, Loire Valley
Alphonse Mellot
Alphonse Mellot—the 19th guy named Alphonse Mellot to make wine at this estate—is fanatic about preserving his family’s meticulous approach to winemaking, resulting in wines of exceptional quality, authenticity and style. Using biodynamic methods, they grow both Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
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Estimated Delivery: May 22 2013 - May 29 2013
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