Sancerre Blanc Joseph Mellot La Chatellenie

Joseph Mellot's La Grande Châtelaine Sancerre Blanc is an elegant and powerful Sauvignon Blanc, with rich aromas of yellow fruit and toasted and vanilla notes, with a fresh and lasting mineral finish.

Terroir and Vineyard
Region: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
Soil: Clay-limestone terroir known as "Caillottes"
Surface: 2.4 hectares
Vine age: Approximately 35 years
Agriculture: Mechanical soil cultivation, reasoned and sustainable approach

Harvest and Vinification
Harvest date: Mid-September, mechanical harvest
Pressing: Direct, with pneumatic press and juice selection
Racking: Cold decantation
Fermentation: In fine-grained oak barrels from local forests
Aging: 11 months in barrels with regular bâtonnage on the lees, followed by approximately 10 months in tank

Organoleptic Characteristics
Appearance: Pale yellow with golden highlights
Nose: Powerful and complex, dominated by notes of yellow peach and mirabelle plum, enhanced by vanilla and toasted touches
Palate: Full, elegant and rich with a wide aromatic range of yellow fruits, toasted notes and a pronounced minerality. Fresh, long and persistent finish
Alcohol: Approximately 14.5% ABV

Food & Wine Pairings
This wine pairs perfectly with shellfish, fish in sauce, white meats such as citrus capon, as well as pressed-curd cheeses such as aged Comté.
Recommended serving temperature: 8 to 10 °C

Awards
Gold Medal at the Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards (Concours Mondial du Sauvignon)

Additional Notes
A representative wine of the Caillottes terroir, it expresses the typicality of Sauvignon Blanc on clay-limestone soils with beautiful complexity and a beautiful structure on the palate.
2020 and 2022 vintages available, with other vintages appreciated for their aging potential and evolving aromas.

This cuvée by Joseph Mellot is a refined and powerful expression of Sancerre Blanc, combining traditional winemaking expertise with respect for the terroir to offer an exceptional wine, whether enjoyed young or aged for a few years in the cellar.