Winery Alphonse MellotSancerre
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Sancerre from the Winery Alphonse Mellot
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sancerre of Winery Alphonse Mellot in the region of Loire Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sancerre of Winery Alphonse Mellot in the region of Loire Valley often reveals types of flavors of tropical, citrus or minerality and sometimes also flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sancerre
Pairings that work perfectly with Sancerre
Original food and wine pairings with Sancerre
The Sancerre of Winery Alphonse Mellot matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of wild boar bourguignon, wok of shrimps with vegetables or butter chicken or chicken makkhani (india).
Details and technical informations about Winery Alphonse Mellot's Sancerre.
Discover the grape variety: Tinta Madeira
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, silky tannins and an airy palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), soft spices and Atlantic island notes. A rare, airy profile. Preserved for its heritage value, it is part of Madeira's native grapes studied for their genetic interest and contributes to confidential artisanal island cuvées. Native Portuguese black grape from Madeira, identical to Tinta da Madeira, very rare.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sancerre from Winery Alphonse Mellot are 2017, 2016, 2018, 2011 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Alphonse Mellot
The Winery Alphonse Mellot is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Sancerre to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sancerre
World reference for taut Sauvignon Blanc: exclusive signature white king — dry and mineral with notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), vine peach, pear, exotic fruit, white flowers and signature gun-flint, lively acidity and a racy finish according to soils (limestone, flint, clay). Subtler than NZ or Chile, ages 5-10 years. Rare airy Pinot Noir reds (cherry, raspberry) and saline rosés. AOC on the Loire's left bank (Centre), hills at 200-400 m.
The wine region of Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
The word of the wine: Filtration
Clarification of the wine using filters.
