Joseph Mellot Pouilly Fume

A glass of wine that embodies the versatility of Joseph Mellot. This winery is capable of much more than just producing sublime Sancerre wines. This passion has been there from the very beginning, and for a long time. The Joseph Mellot winery was founded in 1513 (!) by its eponymous owner in the village of Sancerre.... Read more
Vintage 2024
Size 0.75L
Aromas & flavours
Citrus Grapefruit Minerals Orange Floral Smoky
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Flavour profile

Complexity
Complex & deep

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Citrus Grapefruit Minerals

Winemaking & ageing

Orange Floral Smoky

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

A glass of wine that embodies the versatility of Joseph Mellot. This winery is capable of much more than just producing sublime Sancerre wines. This passion has been there from the very beginning, and for a long time. The Joseph Mellot winery was founded in 1513 (!) by its eponymous owner in the village of Sancerre. At the time, it was a small village in the Loire Valley, but today it's one of the most famous towns. For years, they cultivated wines primarily from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. In the 1920s and 1930s, they began focusing on specialized regions, one of which is Pouilly Fume.

Joseph Mellot Pouilly Fume Les Troncsec is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. These are grown in the "Les Troncsec" vineyards located in the village of Saint Laurent L'Abbaye, about 15 kilometers east of Sancerre, on the other side of the Loire River. Pouilly Fume is known for its smoky, expressive character, as is Joseph Mellot Pouilly Fume Les Troncsec. This is partly due to the soil composition, a unique interplay of flint, limestone, and clay—a unique combination. This Joseph Mellot wine offers a special experience that is not to be missed.

Well, settle in for this one. A classic wine, the Pouilly-Fume, superbly crafted by one of the Loire's oldest producers, Joseph Mellot. All the grapes are grown in-house, ensuring the winery can maintain high quality. Your sidearms are put to work the moment you pour Joseph Mellot Pouilly-Fume Les Troncsec. A wide palette of aromas awaits, including minerals, citrus, grapefruit, and orange. It's a pleasant aroma, so we can hardly wait to take a sip of Joseph Mellot Pouilly-Fume Les Troncsec. Wow, wow, wow. Perfection in its purest form. Perfectly balanced and with a lovely mouthfeel. Citrus alternates with minerals, a touch of smoky, and floral notes.
Joseph Mellot | Perfecte Wijn
The wineryJoseph Mellot Loire · France
Vintage 2024
De jaargang 2024 is zeer recent en nog te jong voor een definitief rapport. Witte wijnen uit de Loire, zoals Pouilly-Fumé, staan doorgaans bekend om hun frisheid en levendigheid in hun jeugd.
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Buy or order Joseph Mellot wine The pride of the Loire Valley, the imposing region on the banks of the majestic French river. Wine connoisseurs adore Loire wines.

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The wine

White · Sauvignon Blanc · 2024
Wine type
White
Wine category
Pouilly-Fumé
Varietal(s)
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage
2024
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
12.5%
Closure
-

Origin & winery

France · Loire
Producer
Joseph Mellot
Country
France
Region
Loire
Appellation
Pouilly-Fumé

Terroir & maturation

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Soil
A unique combination of flint, lime, and clay.
Maturation
-
Oak aged
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Single grape variety
Yes
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
-
Taste style
Fresh White

Serving & cellaring

Goat cheese, Thai Green Curry, Asparagus, Shellfish
Ideal serving temperature
10° - 12°C
Drinking Window
2024–2029
Food Pairing
Goat cheese,
Thai Green Curry,
Asparagus,
Shellfish

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