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Les Pénitents

Sancerre Chardonnay

The Alphonse Mellot Les Pénitents is an elegant white wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the renowned Sancerre region. This Chardonnay showcases a beautiful pale yellow color in the glass, inviting you to savor its complex aromas and flavors. The wine exudes a harmonious balance of acidity, fruit intensity, and a delightful touch of oak that adds depth and character. With a refreshing yet full-bodied profile, this Chardonnay from Sancerre is a true expression of exceptional winemaking craft.

Tasting notes:


White Flowers, Lemon, Mineral

White Flowers

White Flowers

Lemon

Lemon

Mineral

Mineral

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Grilled Salmon a la Plancha, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Sancerre
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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