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Domaine Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Blanc 'Cuvée Edmond' 2022
Vintage Character
The 2022 vintage in Sancerre was shaped by a warm, dry growing season, producing Sauvignon Blancs with notable ripeness, concentration, and vibrant mineral character.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Domaine Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Blanc 'Cuvée Edmond' 2022, awarded 93 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, exemplifies the region’s flinty terroir with a captivating bouquet of white peach, citrus zest, crushed stone, and subtle wildflower notes. The palate is both powerful and refined, revealing layers of ripe pear, grapefruit, and gentle herbal nuances, all underpinned by a striking mineral backbone and racy acidity. Its texture is silky yet taut, finishing with a lingering, saline impression that reflects the silex soils of Chavignol. This cuvée pairs beautifully with seafood classics such as scallop carpaccio or grilled turbot, and is equally compelling alongside fresh goat cheese or Cantonese-style steamed prawns, offering a harmonious East-meets-West experience without overwhelming the wine’s purity and elegance.
Winery Background
Domaine Alphonse Mellot is a historic family estate with roots dating back to 1513, renowned for its dedication to quality and innovation in Sancerre. The Mellot family practices certified biodynamic viticulture, nurturing expressive vines on the revered flint-rich slopes of Chavignol. Each vineyard parcel is hand-harvested and vinified separately to preserve site character, with 'Cuvée Edmond' undergoing fermentation and aging in large oak casks—a method that imparts complexity while maintaining freshness and minerality. The estate’s philosophy of minimal intervention and respect for terroir consistently results in Sancerres of exceptional elegance, depth, and longevity, establishing Mellot as a benchmark producer in the Loire Valley.
The 2022 vintage in Sancerre was shaped by a warm, dry growing season, producing Sauvignon Blancs with notable ripeness, concentration, and vibrant mineral character.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Domaine Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Blanc 'Cuvée Edmond' 2022, awarded 93 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, exemplifies the region’s flinty terroir with a captivating bouquet of white peach, citrus zest, crushed stone, and subtle wildflower notes. The palate is both powerful and refined, revealing layers of ripe pear, grapefruit, and gentle herbal nuances, all underpinned by a striking mineral backbone and racy acidity. Its texture is silky yet taut, finishing with a lingering, saline impression that reflects the silex soils of Chavignol. This cuvée pairs beautifully with seafood classics such as scallop carpaccio or grilled turbot, and is equally compelling alongside fresh goat cheese or Cantonese-style steamed prawns, offering a harmonious East-meets-West experience without overwhelming the wine’s purity and elegance.
Winery Background
Domaine Alphonse Mellot is a historic family estate with roots dating back to 1513, renowned for its dedication to quality and innovation in Sancerre. The Mellot family practices certified biodynamic viticulture, nurturing expressive vines on the revered flint-rich slopes of Chavignol. Each vineyard parcel is hand-harvested and vinified separately to preserve site character, with 'Cuvée Edmond' undergoing fermentation and aging in large oak casks—a method that imparts complexity while maintaining freshness and minerality. The estate’s philosophy of minimal intervention and respect for terroir consistently results in Sancerres of exceptional elegance, depth, and longevity, establishing Mellot as a benchmark producer in the Loire Valley.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryDomaine Alphonse Mellot
Grape VarietiesSauvignon Blanc
WinemakerAlphonse Mellot Jr.
CountryFrance
Expert RatingRP 93
RegionLoire Valley
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionSancerre
Alcohol Level13.0
Classification (Ranking)Icon
Format750ML
Prices
Altaya Wines
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$850
HK$850
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