Alphonse Mellot
The original Alphonse Mellot can be traced back to a Sancerre tavern he founded in the early C19th. The current custodian of the unbroken family winemaking tradition is also called Alphonse Mellot, the 18th to bear the name. The key Mellot holding is Domaine de la Moussiere, a single vineyard of over 30 ha, unofficially but also undisputedly the Grand Cru of Sancerre. SW facing, with an ideal aspect and characteristically chalky soil, Sauvignon Blanc grown here produces small, tightly packed grapes. Fully converted to both organic and biodynamic practices, Alphonse Mellot’s wines are powerful and intense, and not afraid to use oak ageing to add breadth and heft. Some examples - Generation XIX Sancerre Rouge is dark coloured, generously oaked for 14 months and Burgundian in scope. The benchmark La Moussière Sancerre Blanc has a pithy intensity from the extended fine lees contact over 8 months. An unusual addition is Les Pénitents, a range from little-known local IGP Côtes de la Charite, home to some exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, being given the same full-throttle Mellot treatment as their Sancerre range.
See the range below..
En Grand Champs Rouge, Biodynamic, Organic, Les Vins Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre, Centre Loire, France 2016
Loire, France
Tasting Notes
En Grands Champs (100% Pinot Noir) has been produced for 62 years on a…
Food Matches
Chicken liver terrine with onion preserve, Prime Charolais steak with bone marrow gravy & Peach in aniseed syrup
Red
Medium Bodied Reds
75cl
Les Pénitents Chardonnay Organic Biodynamic, Les Vins Alphonse Mellot, Côtes de la Charite, Centre Loire, France 2017
Loire, France
Tasting Notes
Located in the IGP Côtes de la Charité this wine is made from 100%…
Food Matches
Aperitif - Oysters, Risotto - Truffle or Morels & Cheese - Crottin de Chavignol
White
Rich & Complex Whites
75cl
Les Pénitents Pinot Noir Biodynamic, Organic, Les Vins Alphonse Mellot, Côtes de la Charite, Centre Loire, France 2016
Loire, France
Tasting Notes
The Les Pénitents Pinot Noir 2016 is certified organic and biodynamic. The…
Food Matches
Duck breast with plum sauce, Veal piccata & Creamy porcini mushroom risotto
Red
Medium Bodied Reds
75cl
La Moussière Rouge Biodynamic Organic, Les Vins Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre, Centre Loire, France 2018
Loire, France
Tasting Notes
The La Moussière Rouge 2018 (100% Pinot Noir), is produced from vines…
Food Matches
Lamb Shepherd's pie, Pigeon stuffed with foie gras & Pate en Croute
Red
Medium Bodied Reds
75cl
Les Pénitents Pinot Noir Biodynamic, Organic, Les Vins Alphonse Mellot, Côtes de la Charite, Centre Loire, France 2020
Loire, France
Tasting Notes
The Les Pénitents Pinot Noir 2016 is certified organic and biodynamic. The…
Food Matches
Duck with honey, soy and ginger glaze, Roasted turkey with cranberry & Tagliolini with Taleggio and Black Truffle
Red
Medium Bodied Reds
75cl
