Alphonse Mellot Sancerre La Moussiere Blanc 2024 (750ml)
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Description
Alphonse Mellot's La Moussière is a Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, the Loire Valley's premier expression of the varietal. This 2024 vintage shows the producer's signature approach: a wine with oak aging that departs from the region's typical bright, herbaceous profile.
The wine is ripe and rounded, almost weightier than you'd expect from Sauvignon Blanc, with a texture and concentration that recalls white Burgundy. Bready, toasted notes emerge alongside hints of ripe pineapple, yet the mineral acidity cuts through cleanly, holding everything in balance. There's both generosity and refinement here, a wine with presence but also finesse. The finish stretches long and smooth, making this a serious food wine and a compelling argument for what Sancerre can be when made with ambition.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Subregion | Sancerre |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Producer | Alphonse Mellot |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
In a vintage when many wines are lacking in ripeness, Alphonse Mellot's signature cuvée stands out. This bold style, with some evident oak, is ripe, rounded and relatively weighty. Almost Burgundian in style, it has lovely concentration and a lush texture. With delicious bready notes and even a hint of pineapple, the fresh, mineral acidity keeps everything in check. It has both energy and density, presence and finesse. The finish is long and smooth. Really impressive.