Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre BLANC, "Le Paradis"

Le Paradis, an intense cuvée thanks to exceptional soil, rare geology, and a south-facing slope in the heart of the Sancerre appellation. Le Paradis, with its golden hue and bronze highlights, is lively and intense on the nose and reveals a rich palate with a precise and lingering finish—an elegant mineral expression of the limestone. Pair it with seafood or shellfish, a fish casserole, or a Crottin de Chavignol, Le Paradis is a hedonistic wine whose roundness will continue to develop over the years.

Winery: Domaine Alphonse Mellot
Appellation: Loire Valley, Sancerre
Average age of vines: 55 years old
Farming Methods: Organic - Certified | Biodynamic
Maturation: 100% barrel-aged for 10 months, then aged in bulk.
Soil: Clay-limestone soil
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard Orientation: South - Southwest
Vineyard Size: 1.4 hectares

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Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre BLANC, "Le Paradis" 2021	92 Wine Advocate The 2021 Sancerre Le Paradis is done in a concentrated, firm style that speaks of its vintage with green pepper and citrus characters. It’s intense and has line and focus, leaving a long, powerful finish. 92 Vinous The 2021 Sancerre Le Paradis is done in a concentrated, firm style that speaks of its vintage with green pepper and citrus characters. It’s intense and has line and focus, leaving a long, powerful finish.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet