Alphonse Mellot Génération XIX Rouge 2018
106.60₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2018 Sancerre Génération Dix-Neuf (XIX) Rouge is pure and fleshy on the meaty, elegant and pretty reductive nose that reveals dark fruit and licorice aromas reminiscent of plums, blackcurrant, iodine and blood. Smooth and round on the palate, this is a dense, juicy, very elegant and refined Sancerre rouge with fleshy, ripe cherry aromas, fine tannins and a smooth and sweet finish. Too much for my personal taste, but Manx wine lovers would love this style. 14.5% stated alcohol. Diam cork. Tasted in December 2021.
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Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 12 months in oak barrels.
Description
Alphonse Mellot Génération XIX Rouge is an exceptional wine that reflects the rich winemaking tradition of the Sancerre region. This wine is made from a careful selection of Pinot Noir grapes grown on a specific 1 hectare plot with 62 year old vines, located in Chambratte and Paradis. The orientation of the vineyards is south-east, on marl soils and an upper Kimmeridgian subsoil, which brings unique characteristics to the wine.
The viticulture is carried out under organic and biodynamic farming practices, ensuring a deep respect for the environment and the quality of the grapes. Pruning is done in simple Guyot, and the planting density is 10,000 feet per hectare. Harvesting is done manually in small boxes of 25 kg, and all the bunches are carefully selected.
Winemaking
Vinification begins with a cold maceration of 8 to 12 days, followed by fermentations not exceeding 28°C, to preserve the Pinot Noir aromas, for about 4 weeks, with very light pumping over and pigeage. After devatting and gentle pressing, the wines undergo malolactic fermentation in new barrels, where they are also aged for 14 months. The annual production of this wine is approximately 2,800 bottles.
Taste
The Alphonse Mellot Génération XIX Rouge stands out for its complexity and aromatic richness. It has a deep, intense ruby appearance, with an aroma that combines notes of fruits such as blackberry, blueberries and cherries, enriched with oriental spices such as pink pepper, vanilla and cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is a symphony of flavours, with a powerful and generous entry that envelops the palate. The fruits and spices are complemented by an elegant touch of wood and ripe tannins, resulting in a wine of great harmony and fullness.
Shipping to Switzerland
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| 1-6 | 23.88₣ | 11.94₣ (-11.94₣) |
| 7-12 | 29.56₣ | 14.78₣ (-14.78₣) |
| 13-18 | 36.48₣ | 18.24₣ (-18.24₣) |
| 19-24 | 45.87₣ | 22.94₣ (-22.94₣) |
| 25-30 | 51.41₣ | 25.70₣ (-25.70₣) |
| 31-36 | 57.34₣ | 28.67₣ (-28.67₣) |
| 37-42 | 61.30₣ | 30.65₣ (-30.65₣) |
| 43-48 | 63.27₣ | 31.64₣ (-31.64₣) |
| 49-54 | 69.20₣ | 34.60₣ (-34.60₣) |
| 55-60 | 75.14₣ | 37.57₣ (-37.57₣) |
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