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The tasting |
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Bright pale yellow. |
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Fresh, with citrus flavors and hints of gunflint. |
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Pure and precise, this cuvée reveals a fresh, vibrant character with delicate, crisp, and chalky textures. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 10 and 12°C. |
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Aperitif, fish and shellfish, freshwater fish terrine, oysters, smoked trout, lightly ripened Mâconnais or Loire goat cheeses. |
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From now until 2032 |
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The estate and the wine |
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This is a truly exceptional partnership. Widely regarded as the master of Sancerre, Alphonse Mellot produces some of the appellation’s most elegant and expressive wines. A perfectionist in the vineyard and a pioneer of biodynamic farming, he has become a leading ambassador for the Loire Valley. Year after year, his wines set the benchmark for excellence—earning every bit of praise they receive. |
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Elegant and precise, the 2022 White Sancerre from Alphonse Mellot x VALAP offers a delicate, chalky texture with perfectly ripe fruit flavors. Bright citrus notes and a hint of flint unfold across a vibrant, finely etched structure—showcasing all the generosity of this beautifully balanced vintage. Pure pleasure from start to finish, with not a single misstep. Enjoy now for its freshness or cellar for another year or two if you're a true devotee of the style. |
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Hand-harvested, whole berry pressed, static cold settling for 48 hours, 50% fermented in vats and the rest in new barrels, aged for 7 to 8 months on fine lees.
Certified organic and biodynamic wine |
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AWARDS |
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5-star rating in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025 |
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