LOIRE VALLEY

From purchased fruit throughout Loire valley, this Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent intro to the type. Subtle floral nose, grassy apple fruit and pomelo on the palate. More fruit roundness than Sancerre at a keener price point.

This wine comes from Mellot’s home domaine of La Moussière, It is young, bold and intense, with a mix of spice, concentrated citrus and crisp acidity. The depth of flavor in this wine is extraordinary and merits aging.

The bouquet is marked by morello cherry, violet, wood notes and with aging it develops aromas of game, truffle and cherries in brandy. On the palate, it reveals good roundness and a light.

Stunning, georgeous Chenin, from the dry Savenneries AOC in Loire Valley. Finely poised flavors and aromas of Lime, Honey, white flowers, are stretched tight around the steely mineraly core of acid. Needs time, but so good now!

The 2019 Sancerre Bourgeoisie has a sense of weight without heaviness. It offers real power and purpose and a linear finish. The fruit is reminiscent of apple strudel – cinnamon and pastry – perhaps due to partial fermentation in barrel. Fresh and fine.