Alphonse Mellot En Grands Champs 2018
113.90€ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The deep colored 2018 Sancerre En Grands Champs Rouge is very dark, deep, pure and intense on the slightly perfumed as well as oxidative nose. On the palate, this is a rich and refreshing, refined and elegant red Sancerre with leathery tones but lots of finesse and vitality. Fine tannins carry this perfectly ripe and intense Pinot Nor to a good, food-friendly finish. 13% stated alcohol. Diam cork. Tasted in December 2022.
Features
Type of wine
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 12 months in oak barrels.
Description
Alphonse Mellot En Grands Champs is a sublime expression of French viticulture, specifically from the Sancerre region. This wine, made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, comes from a parcel of 62 year old vines, which brings a unique complexity and depth to its character. Production is limited to approximately 3,000 bottles, which underlines its exclusivity and care in winemaking.
Winemaking
The winemaking of Alphonse Mellot En Grands Champs is meticulous and detailed. The grapes are harvested in small 25 kg crates to ensure the integrity of the fruit. Once in the cellar, the bunches are carefully selected and transported to the fermentation vats. Cold maceration lasts between 8 and 12 days, followed by fermentation at temperatures not exceeding 28°C, thus preserving the delicate aromas of the Pinot Noir. The total duration of maceration is approximately 4 weeks.
Ageing takes place in new barrels for 14 months, which contributes to the structure and complexity of the wine. This barrel ageing process allows the wine to develop a harmony between the fruit flavours and the nuances provided by the wood.
Taste
Alphonse Mellot En Grands Champs has a deep carmine colour and a complex bouquet with notes of cherry and pink pepper. The tannins are silky and promise great cellaring potential, suggesting that this wine will evolve beautifully over time. The influence of the terroir is clearly evident, with a distinctive character given by the limestone soils of Buzançais and the Kimmeridgiense base.
This wine is ideal with dishes such as poultry liver terrine with onion confit, veal heart with marrow, or a vineyard peach soup with star anise.
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