Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Rouge Generation XIX 2020 CS20230804 and the kind of mineral

and the kind of mineral spine the limestone walls of the clos have been delivering for nearly nine centuries

This half-bottle vintage reveals nuanced aromas of dried cherry

including parcels on the Cote du Py and the lieu-dit Le Douby

mineral-driven nature

lychee with a hint of minerality

Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Rouge Generation XIX 2020 CS20230804 and the kind of mineralBorn from nineteen generations of Mellot family winemaking tradition, this Sancerre Rouge showcases organic and certified biodynamic farming at its finest. The 2020 expresses the seductive, full bodied character of low yield Pinot Noir: mulberries, bilberries, and morello cherries meet Eastern spicespink peppercorns, vanilla, and cinnamonon a crisp minerality. Round structure caresses the palate and lingers with elegance and complexity.