Joseph Mellot Les Vignes du Rocher Sancerre
The 2023 Joseph Mellot Les Vignes du Rocher Sancerre is a highly rated (up to 93 pts), 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, It is described as a floral and fruit-forward wine with white peach, passion fruit, and distinct flinty minerality. This white wine is fermented in stainless steel for a crisp, fresh finish, making it a classic, high-quality pairing for seafood and goat cheese.
Key Details for 2023 Vintage:
- Producer: Joseph Mellot (A renowned producer in Sancerre).
- Appellation: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France.
- Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
- Terroir: Flint-based soils (silex), typically on steep slopes.
- Tasting Notes: Aromas of sliced red apple, honeysuckle, passion fruit, and gunflint. It is described as concentrated, well-rounded, and elegant.
- Alcohol: 13%.
- Ratings: 93 points (Wine Enthusiast), 92 points (VertdeVin).
- Pairing: Pairs well with fish, seafood, or mature goat cheese like Crottin de Chavignol.
Production & Style:
The 2023 vintage is noted for its finesse and balance following a growing season that required careful management to balance yields and ripeness. The Les Vignes du Rocher is often sourced from older vines, offering more complexity than entry-level bottles. The wine is designed for early drinking but has the structure to hold for a few years.
The 2023 vintage is noted for its finesse and balance following a growing season that required careful management to balance yields and ripeness. The Les Vignes du Rocher is often sourced from older vines, offering more complexity than entry-level bottles. The wine is designed for early drinking but has the structure to hold for a few years.