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La Chatellenie

2010 Sancerre White Blend

Joseph Mellot La Chatellenie is a delightful white blend from the esteemed Sancerre region, showcasing the picturesque terroir of the Loire Valley in France. This captivating wine presents a luminous pale straw color, hinting at its freshness and vitality. With a medium body, it offers a balance that is both approachable and appealing, while its high acidity introduces a mouthwatering vibrancy that enhances the overall tasting experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing alluring notes of citrus, green apple, and pear that dance gracefully on the palate. This exceptional vintage from 2010 is bone dry, allowing the wine's minerality to shine through, reflecting the unique characteristics of its winemaking region. Overall, Joseph Mellot La Chatellenie is an elegant expression of Sancerre, perfect for enjoying with seafood, light salads, or simply savoring on its own.

Tasting notes:


Mineral

Mineral

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

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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