Alphonse Mellot - Sancerre - Mellot / Valap - Red - 2021

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.

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

Aromas of pinot noir mingled with floral notes.

Palate:

Delicate and expressive, this cuvée combines vibrant, crisp flavours in a juicy and refreshing palate

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

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 aging:

From now until 2034

This is a truly exceptional partnership! Alphonse Mellot, the undisputed master of Sancerre, 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 for the Loire Valley, with his cuvées consistently earning the highest praise and setting the benchmark for excellence.

Building on our longstanding collaboration, we are proud to present these two bespoke cuvées, created in partnership between Alphonse Mellot and Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World.