Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Edmond 2020 NO UPC It becomes roasted and bittersweet

It becomes roasted and bittersweet and slightly smoky with an undercurrent of grassiness at the midpalate

The cuvee is named for her great-grandfather Gaston and her grandmother Louise

Chill it down

The coastal location delivers salt air and dramatic seasonal temperature swings that accelerate maturation

Understanding why these are some of Portugal's rarest wines

Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Edmond 2020 NO UPC It becomes roasted and bittersweetFrom a seven hectare southwest facing parcel comes Sauvignon Blanc reimaginedpartial barrel fermentation transforms this into a wine led by texture rather than aromatics. Pale gold with a light green sheen, it delivers succulent richness with nectarine fruit, honey, and brioche tinged complexity. A silky palate concludes with an almost tannic structure that speaks to serious winemaking. Sophisticated Sancerre for those seeking refinement.