Les Herses

2012 Sancerre White Blend

The Alphonse Mellot Les Herses is a stunning white blend from the renowned Sancerre region, showcasing the exceptional terroir of its vintage, 2012. This wine entices with a beautiful pale straw color that hints at its refreshing nature. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of bright acidity and a medium body, giving it a lively and invigorating presence. The fruit intensity shines through, featuring delightful notes of citrus and green apple, complemented by subtle floral hints. This wine strikes a perfect balance with a crisp and refreshing finish, making it an ideal companion for seafood dishes or light salads. Alphonse Mellot's expertise in winemaking is evident, presenting a wine that is both elegant and expressive, reflecting the beauty of Sancerre.

Tasting notes:

Mineral

Citrus Blossom

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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