Joseph Mellot : La Grande Châtelaine 2013

Characteristics and Tasting Tips of La Grande Châtelaine 2013 by Joseph Mellot

Tasting

Nose
Notes of spices, exotic fruits (coconut, mango), white flowers and vanilla blend harmoniously in a delicate and refined nose.

Palate
A fresh attack gives way to a generous and fruity palate.

Food and Wine Pairing

Ideal as an aperitif, this wine is a perfect companion to Périgord appetizers, fish (salmon, monkfish) or scallops.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 12 and 14°C.

The Structure and Creaminess of a Loire White Wine

The Estate

Since 1513, the family estate Joseph Mellot has been an essential reference for Loire wines. Recognized beyond borders, the wines bearing the Joseph Mellot label, crafted with integrity and respect for the environment, authentically express the diversity and richness of the Sancerre terroirs.

Following the death of her husband, Catherine Corbeau-Mellot has upheld the quality and tradition of this estate since 2005. Joseph Mellot is the only estate to have plots in every appellation of the Centre-Loire. This uniqueness is the strength of the estate, whose vineyard spans approximately 105 hectares.

From a selection of the finest terroirs and a rigorous vinification process, the wines of the Joseph Mellot estate are renowned for their elegance, precision and the distinctive expression of each cru composing its vineyard.

The Vineyard

The grapes used in the production of this Loire wine come from a vineyard called « Les Caillottes » of 2.4 hectares, whose vines are the oldest on the estate.

The Wine

This Sancerre wine by Joseph Mellot is a flagship of quality among the estate's wines. The Châtelaines were the women who lived at the Château.

Vinification and Aging

Machine-harvested, the grapes undergo direct pressing. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels, 30% of which are new. The aging of this Sancerre white wine lasts 24 months in casks with regular bâtonnage.

Grape Variety

100% Sauvignon Blanc.