Alphonse Mellot Sancerre BLANC La Moussiere 19

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	2019

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.

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93pts Wine Enthusiast– 2019 vintage

Grown on the famed Kimmeridgian chalk of Sancerre, this wine is intense, tightly wound with young fruits and acidity. With its power, dense green-fruit flavors and steely edge, the wine is set for aging. Drink from 2022. Organic and biodynamic.

Alphonse Mellot Sancerre BLANC La Moussiere 19