Alphonse Mellot, Le Manoir, Sancerre, Loire, France, 2017
92
Tasted by:
(at Waitrose Autumn / Winter tasting, London, 08 Oct 2019)
Drinking Window: 2019 - 2021
Sourced from vines aged between 10 and 40 years, this has a lovely bright, tight, minerally palate showcasing soft melon notes alongside zippier grapefruit and citrus. Wild herbs and a stoniness peek through, while the whole thing is driven by the acidity. Beautiful!
Producer
Alphonse Mellot
Brand
Le Manoir
Vintage
2017
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
France
Region
Appellation
Sancerre
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
13.00%
Body
Light
Grapes
100% Sauvignon Blanc