Cuvee La Moussiere

2012 Sancerre 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Domaine Alphonse Mellot Cuvee La Moussiere is a captivating white wine that embodies the essence of Sancerre with its exceptional craftsmanship. This vintage, crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, showcases a brilliant pale yellow hue. The wine presents a medium-bodied profile complemented by a refreshing, bright acidity that invigorates the palate. Flavors of vibrant citrus, green apple, and a hint of minerality offer a delightful complexity, while the fruit intensity remains prominent without overwhelming the senses. This wine is bone dry, allowing the purity of its flavors to shine, and it pairs wonderfully with seafood and fresh salads, making it an excellent choice for a memorable dining experience in any season.

Tasting notes:

Lemon

Grapefruit

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Caprese Salad, Seafood, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:

Sancerre

Lovers of crisp Sauvignon Blanc will be familiar with France's Sancerre appellation. One of the jewels of the Loire Valley region, Sancerre sits on the western banks of the Loire River in central France. Benefitting from a favorable hilltop position and complex limestone soils, the vines here get extra warmth as sunlight reflects off the water. This develops ripeness in the grapes, helping to bring out Sauvignon Blanc's intense gooseberry, nettle and mineral characters. Sancerre is not only known for its Sauvignon Blancs, however. Bright, thirst-quenching Pinot Noir thrives throughout the region. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestige of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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