{"product_id":"sancerre-blanc-joseph-mellot-la-chatellenie","title":"Sancerre Blanc Joseph Mellot La Chatellenie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoseph 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir and Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Clay-limestone terroir known as \"Caillottes\"\u003cbr\u003eSurface: 2.4 hectares\u003cbr\u003eVine age: Approximately 35 years\u003cbr\u003eAgriculture: Mechanical soil cultivation, reasoned and sustainable approach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest and Vinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest date: Mid-September, mechanical harvest\u003cbr\u003ePressing: Direct, with pneumatic press and juice selection\u003cbr\u003eRacking: Cold decantation\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: In fine-grained oak barrels from local forests\u003cbr\u003eAging: 11 months in barrels with regular bâtonnage on the lees, followed by approximately 10 months in tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganoleptic Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppearance: Pale yellow with golden highlights\u003cbr\u003eNose: Powerful and complex, dominated by notes of yellow peach and mirabelle plum, enhanced by vanilla and toasted touches\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Full, elegant and rich with a wide aromatic range of yellow fruits, toasted notes and a pronounced minerality. Fresh, long and persistent finish\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: Approximately 14.5% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs perfectly with shellfish, fish in sauce, white meats such as citrus capon, as well as pressed-curd cheeses such as aged Comté.\u003cbr\u003eRecommended serving temperature: 8 to 10 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold Medal at the Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards (Concours Mondial du Sauvignon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e2020 and 2022 vintages available, with other vintages appreciated for their aging potential and evolving aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joseph Mellot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43214697201769,"sku":"SANCERRE B MELLOT|SANS|TU","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/7026\/5705\/files\/Untitled_design_90_a232ace2-d31f-436b-bfa7-99183b081f7f.png?v=1755424631","url":"https:\/\/seaboxxonline.mu\/en\/products\/sancerre-blanc-joseph-mellot-la-chatellenie","provider":"SEABOXXONLINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}