92 points Jim Budd (Decanter): "Alphonse Mellot is based in the heart of the town of Sancerre. La Moussière is a large parcel of vines planted on marls overlaying Kimmeridgian limestone to the west of the town. The domaine is certified both organic and biodynamic. Grapes are hand-picked and 50% is vinified in new barrels and the rest in vats. Wine is matured on fine lees for 7-8 months. The 2020 is a very rich, ripe, powerful and complex with a long finish. Still young with considerable potential to age. Pair with rich fish dishes. Drinking Window: 2022-2030. (May 2021)"
90 points Stephan Reinhardt (Wine Advocate): "The 2020 Sancerre La Moussière opens clear, intense and elegant on the nose, with fully ripe, yellow-fleshed stone fruit aromas (mango, peach) intertwined with refreshing phenolic and also algae notes. Full-bodied, intense and powerful on the palate, this is a mighty but elegant and finely refreshing Sancerre from Kimmeridigian marls. The finish is stimulatingly pure, fresh and saline. 14.5% stated alcohol. Diam cork. Tasted in January 2022. Drink: 2022-2027. (Jan 2022)"
Product SKU | 343348 |
Producer | Mellot/Alphonse |
Country | France |
Region | Loire |
SubRegion | Sancerre |
Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
Vintage | 2020 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | White |
ABV | 14.5% |
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