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Domaine Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Génération Dix-Neuf 2018

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Domaine Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Génération Dix-Neuf 2018
Domaine Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Génération Dix-Neuf 2018
Producer Domaine Alphonse Mellot
Region, Country Sancerre, France
Bottle Size 750ml
Case Size 6
Product Code 20854-750

Biodynamic. Together with its sister-in-arms Cuvée Edmond, Dix-Neuf is the antithesis of modern, ‘textbook’ Sancerre. This jaw-dropping Sancerre is drawn from the oldest vines in the Moussière vineyard (approximately 100 years of age), cropped at Grand Cru Burgundy-level yields (in fact the lower end of this range). The wine was fermented and raised in 2,000-litre, tronconique wooden tanks for 12 months before a spell in steel on lees. Only 500 cases per year get to see the light of day. 



Domaine Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Génération Dix-Neuf 2018
Domaine Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Génération Dix-Neuf 2018

Reviews

“The 2018 Sancerre Génération Dix-Neuf (XIX) opens with a very clear, pure and, given the warm and dry vintage, beautifully fresh and mineral-scented bouquet with flinty and yeasty notes intermingled with white fruit aromas. Generously fruity but also salty, pure and tensioned on the palate, this is a full-bodied and elegant but thrilling 2018 Sancerre with a spectacularly long and iodine-laced finish.”
94 points, Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate
“Tasted just before it was about to head to the bottling line, the 2018 Sancerre Generation XIX is a very convincing, top-drawer Sancerre. It caresses the palate yet remains floaty-light. The glacial purity of fruit is reminiscent of lemon meringue and pear. A hugely relaxed, tranquil style with fine length. While a mere pup, it's already gorgeous and will drink beautifully upon release and for a decade.” 94-95 points
94 points, Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous

Reviews

“The 2018 Sancerre Génération Dix-Neuf (XIX) opens with a very clear, pure and, given the warm and dry vintage, beautifully fresh and mineral-scented bouquet with flinty and yeasty notes intermingled with white fruit aromas. Generously fruity but also salty, pure and tensioned on the palate, this is a full-bodied and elegant but thrilling 2018 Sancerre with a spectacularly long and iodine-laced finish.”
94 points, Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate
“Tasted just before it was about to head to the bottling line, the 2018 Sancerre Generation XIX is a very convincing, top-drawer Sancerre. It caresses the palate yet remains floaty-light. The glacial purity of fruit is reminiscent of lemon meringue and pear. A hugely relaxed, tranquil style with fine length. While a mere pup, it's already gorgeous and will drink beautifully upon release and for a decade.” 94-95 points
94 points, Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous

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