Joseph Mellot - La Chatellenie Sancerre 2024 (750ml) Canaiolo Nero

Joseph Mellot - La Chatellenie Sancerre 2024 (750ml) Canaiolo NeroThe Mellots have been a force in winemaking in the Loire Valley since 1513; today, Joseph Mellot is the only estate that owns vineyards in all the appellations of the region. Producing fine wines from Sancerre, Pouilly Fum, Pouilly sur Loire, Coteaux du Giennois, Menetou Salon, Quincy, Reuilly and Chateaumeillant, Domain Joseph Mellot is an ambassador for the wines of the Central Loire Valley. Under the leadership of Catherine Corbeau Mellot, the

The choice of this grape variety is motivated by its richness in aromatic components

The nose is deep and 'winey' in style

5 ha (the word "Cannubi" means union in local dialect - union of two soil types)

with a subtle minerality and bright acidity

Clive Pursehouse

Exceptionally lively and aromatic with a dry and persistent finish

followed by bottling

with an explosion of freshness on the nose and with an impressive longevity in the bottle

At the heart of every great wine is a piece of land like no other

singed alder

also from Adrianna

Hints of spice on the vibrant finish