Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre ROUGE, "La Moussiere"
Red cherry, wild berries, rose petals, subtle spice, and earthy undertones. A structured yet refined Pinot Noir, expressing both the freshness and the chalky signature of Sancerre. Farmed biodynamically on limestone-rich, the fruit is hand-harvested and carefully sorted. Vinification combines partial whole-cluster fermentation with gentle extraction to preserve finesse and site expression. Aging takes place in a mix of vats and oak barrels, used with restraint to maintain purity.
Winery: Domaine Alphonse MellotAppellation: Loire Valley, Sancerre
Average age of vines: 45 years old
Farming Methods: Organic - Certified and Biodynamic
Maturation: 50% barrel-aged and 50% wooden vat for 12 months, then aged in bulk.
Soil: Kimmeridgian limestone subsoils
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard Orientation: South - South West and South - South East
Vineyard Size: 5.5 hectares