Alphonse Mellot
Alphonse Mellot Les Romains Sancerre Blanc
White wine
4.5
Expert Rating
0.0
Rarely Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Alphonse Mellot Les Romains Sancerre Blanc is a single-vineyard expression of Sauvignon Blanc from organically and biodynamically-certified estate Alphonse Mellot. Les Romains is a cuvée sourced from old vines planted on a combination of flint and limestone soils. The grapes are hand-harvested before being fermented and matured for around 10 months in wooden vats. The resulting wine is a mineral-driven, terroir-expressive Sauvignon Blanc, with excellent depth and complexity.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Alphonse Mellot Les Romains Sancerre Blanc displays a pale yellow color with green reflections, indicating its youthful nature and freshness.On the nose, it offers a bouquet of citrus fruits, such as lemon and grapefruit, along with floral notes of white flowers and a powerful minerality that manifests itself with notes of wet stones and gunflint. On the palate, Les Romains Sancerre Blanc showcases seamless balance between sharp acidity and fruit concentration. The citrus flavors continue to dominate, accompanied by a subtle herbal character that lingers on the persistent finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2046
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sauvignon Blanc
ORIGINS
Winery: Alphonse Mellot
Region: Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a wine region located in the central and western part of France, stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Central Massif. It is renowned for its stunning landscapes with castles, its rich history and its diverse range of wines.
The Loire Valley has been producing wine since the Roman era, and it has been an important wine-producing region for centuries. In the Middle Ages, the wines of the Loire Valley were highly sought after by the French court. Today, the region is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
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