Alphonse Mellot : La Demoiselle 2010

From France's beautiful Loire Valley, the Alphonse Mellot La Demoiselle Sancerre red wine is a true representation of the Pinot Noir of the region. With a firm, beautiful ruby color and strong nose that reflects the soil the Alphonse Mellot La Demoiselle Sancerre Red has been aged in new oak for 14 months. The palate from this wine also reflects the flinty clay soil with hints of bold cherry kirsch and rich smoked meats, blended to perfection with extremely silky tannins. The La Demoiselle has the strength to pair well with a range of foods from spicy wild duck to pears roasted in cinnamon.