Retour Alphonse Mellot - Sancerre - Mellot / Valap - Red - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Loire Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Sancerre
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir
ALCOHOL: 13.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright, intense red.
Nose Aromas of pinot noir mingled with floral notes.
Palate Delicate yet profound, this cuvée offers juicy, pure flavors with a refreshing, crisp character.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Cabillaud sauce vigneronne, boeuf bourguignon, quail pie with porcini mushrooms, rabbit with onions, roast poultry, aged Saint-Nectaire farm cheese, aged Abbaye de Citeaux.
Cellar ageing From now until 2034
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine This is a truly unique partnership! As the undisputed master of Sancerre, Alphonse Mellot crafts some of the appellation’s most elegant and expressive wines. A perfectionist and a pioneer of biodynamic winemaking, Mellot has established himself as a leading ambassador of the Loire Valley, with each vintage earning high praise and setting new benchmarks for excellence.

In collaboration for several years, we’re proud to continue this partnership with two bespoke cuvées, jointly created by Alphonse Mellot and Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World.
Wine Showcasing the full brilliance of Sancerre Pinot Noir, the 2021 Red Sancerre delivers fresh, juicy, and pure aromas. Striking a perfect balance between delicacy and depth, this is a red of exceptional quality, vibrant and as crisp as freshly picked ripe grapes. The estate’s young vines lend it energy and a youthful charm, while Mellot’s expertise ensures its refinement. A truly unique cuvée you’re sure to love.
Vinification Hand-harvested, 100% de-stemmed, fermented in truncated-cone vats, aged for 11 months, 50% in wooden vats and 50% in oak barrels.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.
AWARDS
AWARDS 5-star rating in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025