Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre BLANC, "Generation XIX"

Génération XIX Blanc, a tribute to the 19thgeneration of the family name (Alphonse Mellot Jr), is a wine of magnificent This 100% Sauvignon Blanc has a nose of lovely complexity blending honey, lemon, and dried fruit, a brilliant pale gold
color, and a full-bodied, fresh, and rich palate with a salty finish. With a beautiful, virile nobility, Génération XIX white shines with elaborate dishes such as sweet breads, monk fish tail in vinegar, a fish casserole, or a warm apricot tart.
A wine for aging par excellence, Génération XIX white is just waiting to age to reveal its full power and finesse.balance thanks to the century-old vines at the heart of the Domaine de la Moussière.

Winery: Domaine Alphonse Mellot
Appellation: Loire Valley, Sancerre
Average age of vines: Almost 100 years old
Farming Methods: Organic - Certified | Biodynamic
Maturation: 100% wooden vat for 10-12 months, then aged in bulk.
Soil: Kimmeridgian marl limestone soils known
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard Orientation: South - Southwest
Vineyard Size: 2.5 hectares

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Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre BLANC, "Generation XIX" 2018	95 Vinous Having tasted the white Generation XIX a year ago before it headed for the bottling line, its pedigree continues to shine. This is a serious, seductive and structured Sancerre. Full and pure, it blossoms in the mouth and opens up with its lees derived characters meeting stone fruit. The texture is its winning card; a chalky veil covers all sides of the mouth on the harmonious, refined finish. Gorgeous now and will continue to be over the coming decade. 94 Wine Enthusiast Alphonse Mellot Jr, the 19th generation of Alphonses to make wine at La Moussière, has raised his family’s domaine to a new height. This is so evident in this super-rich, concentrated wine, but one that doesn’t lose sight of its cool climate, chalk soil origins. So there’s great opulence, but also a vivid green acidity that strikes right through the wine. — Roger Voss 94 Wine Advocate The 2018 Sancerre Génération Dix-Neuf (XIX) opens with a very clear, pure and, given the warm and dry vintage, beautifully fresh and mineral-scented bouquet with flinty and yeasty notes intermingled with white fruit aromas. Generously fruity but also salty, pure and tensioned on the palate, this is a full-bodied and elegant but thrilling 2018 Sancerre with a spectacularly long and iodine-laced finish. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in January 2022.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet
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