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Generation Xix

Generation Xix

2012 Sancerre White Blend

Alphonse Mellot Generation XIX is a delightful white blend from the renowned Sancerre region, known for its exceptional terroir and dedication to crafting high-quality wines. This vintage, hailing from 2012, showcases a captivating golden hue that hints at its complexity. The wine offers a medium body that presents a harmonious balance between vibrant acidity and pronounced fruit intensity, featuring enticing notes of citrus, stone fruit, and herbal undertones. The inviting mouthfeel and refreshing character make it a perfect companion for various culinary delights or enjoyable on its own. With its well-integrated flavor profile, Alphonse Mellot Generation XIX reflects the artistry honed over generations in the picturesque vineyards of Sancerre.

Tasting notes:

Lemon

Lemon

Mineral

Mineral

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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