Joseph Mellot Sancerre La Chatellenie

Perhaps one of the finest Sancerre wines in this price range. Joseph Mellot proves its continued relevance in the wine world more than 500 years after its founding. Indeed, Joseph Mellot was founded as early as 1513. Generation after generation has developed the winery into what it is today. Today, descendant Catherine is at the helm of Joseph Mellot. She has made the company ultra-modern. Joseph Mellot is also the first winery in the Loire to receive certification for the sustainable production of its wines and its corporate social responsibility.

Sancerre, the invention of Joseph Mellot

Today, Sancerre is world-famous. At Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide, Sancerre wines are featured prominently on the wine lists. In the mid-1920s, Alphonse Mellot was at the helm of Joseph Mellot. He saw the potential of the Sancerre region and began growing wine there. Thanks to his efforts, Sancerre even earned its own appellation in 1936. The vineyards for Joseph Mellot Sancerre La Chatellenie are characterized by the large amount of flint in the soil. This immediately translates into an expressive, elegant glass of wine. Because this winery has been active in the Loire for so long, Joseph Mellot owns no fewer than 56 hectares of vineyards in the Sancerre region, which are called "La Chatellenie."

Nuances in Joseph Mellot Sancerre La Chatellenie

Sancerre lovers can indulge themselves with Joseph Mellot Sancerre La Chatellenie. This wine has been produced for almost 100 years, and every year it seems to get better. Everything about this Joseph Mellot is perfect: an open aroma, a broad palate, and a fantastic finish. Pour Joseph Mellot Sancerre La Chatellenie and you'll be hooked. Superb! The nose never bores, because there's so much to smell. Juicy citrus fruit, asparagus, and boxwood, but also a touch of gooseberry and lime. The perfumed aroma will make you daydream. The palate is beautiful, exactly what you'd expect from a top Sancerre. Lively and fresh. Flavorful and invigorating. Fresh citrus plays with minerals and lime. A hint of vegetal notes also presents itself on the palate. Joseph Mellot Sancerre La Chatellenie is an exciting wine that never bores.