Edmond Blanc, Organic, Biodynamic, Les Vins Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre, Centre Loire, France 2022
Loire, France
Tasting Notes
Alphonse Mellot Edmond Blanc 2022. This white is produced from old La Moussière vines, ranging from 40 to 87 years old and is certified Organic and Biodynamic. 60% of the wine is fermented in new French oak whilst the remainder is in a mixture of first and second use barrels. The wine is aged on the fine lees and regularly pumped over for between 10-14 months. The result is rich and majestic with great depth. Flavours of honey, sweet lemon, vanilla spice and freshly baked brioche. This is then followed by complex aromas of lime, menthol and spice.
Food Matches
Scallops in Caramelised Chicory, Andouillette Sausages in Dijon Mustard & Creme Chiboust
Wine Profile
Wine Type White wine
Vintage 2022
Style Aromatic Whites
Country France
Region Loire
Grower Name Alphonse Mellot
Grape Variety Sauvignon Blanc
ABV 13.00%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Biodynamic, Vegan
SKU AMELLEDMONDBLA22
Grower
Alphonse Mellot
The original Alphonse Mellot can be traced back to a Sancerre tavern he founded in the early C19th. The current custodian of the unbroken family winemaking tradition is also called Alphonse Mellot, the 18th to bear the name. The key Mellot holding is Domaine de la Moussiere, a single vineyard of over 30 ha, unofficially but also undisputedly the Grand Cru… Read More
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Loire
The Loire Valley is a well known wine producing region of Central France, defined by the river Loire which runs through it before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The region itself is so large and diverse that generalisations about terroir and soils are impossible, but the most well-known appellations include Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, famed for their Sauvignon Blanc;… Read More
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Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a renowned white grape variety grown all around the world. It is known for its bright acidity, herbal notes, and citrus flavours. Sauvignon Blanc wine can be light-bodied, refreshing, and easy to drink, or complex and rich with layers of flavours and aromas. Sauvignon Blanc is most commonly associated with France's Loire Valley in the Old World. Wines… Read More
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