Alphonse Mellot Sancerre BLANC La Moussiere 17 375ML

Winery	Domaine Alphonse Mellot
Region	Loire Valley
Appellation	Sancerre
Type	White Wine
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard Size	25 hectares
Soil	Kimmeridgian marl and limestone soils
Vineyard Orientation	South – Southwest
Average Age of Vines	55 years old
Farming Practice	Organic – Certified, Biodynamic
Maturation	8-10 months, 1/3 in new half-hogsheads and 2/3 in vats end of maturing en masse for 2-3 months
Vintage	2017

La Moussière is the estate’s flagship cuvee, its richness, energy and precision defining the Alphonse Mellot style. This 100% Sauvignon white wine has a floral and fruity nose combining white flowers with citrus fruits, a resplendent golden robe with glints of green, and a lively, refreshing palate.

3 STARS [EXCEPTIONAL] The Washington Post – 2018 vintage

“Sancerre is one of the global benchmarks for sauvignon blanc, and this bottling by Alphonse Mellot is top-notch, year in, year out. As 2018 was a warm, ripe vintage, this wine shows more tree fruit character and round, rich mouthfeel, rather than the slightly aggressive or stony mineral profile sauvignon blanc has in more classic years. Enjoy this for its ripeness and exuberance, with broiled fish or roast chicken. ABV: 13 percent.”

93pts Wine Enthusiast – 2017 vintage

“This wine comes from Mellot’s home domaine of La Moussière, It is young and intense, with a mix of spice, concentrated citrus and crisp acidity. The depth of flavor in this wine is extraordinary and merits aging. Drink from 2020.”