
Joseph Mellot Pouilly Fume
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A glass of wine that embodies the versatility of Joseph Mellot. This winery is capable of much more than just producing sublime Sancerre wines. This passion has been there from the very beginning, and for a long time. The Joseph Mellot winery was founded in 1513 (!) by its eponymous owner in the village of Sancerre....
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- Complex & deep
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A glass of wine that embodies the versatility of Joseph Mellot. This winery is capable of much more than just producing sublime Sancerre wines. This passion has been there from the very beginning, and for a long time. The Joseph Mellot winery was founded in 1513 (!) by its eponymous owner in the village of Sancerre. At the time, it was a small village in the Loire Valley, but today it's one of the most famous towns. For years, they cultivated wines primarily from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. In the 1920s and 1930s, they began focusing on specialized regions, one of which is Pouilly Fume.
Joseph Mellot Pouilly Fume Les Troncsec is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. These are grown in the "Les Troncsec" vineyards located in the village of Saint Laurent L'Abbaye, about 15 kilometers east of Sancerre, on the other side of the Loire River. Pouilly Fume is known for its smoky, expressive character, as is Joseph Mellot Pouilly Fume Les Troncsec. This is partly due to the soil composition, a unique interplay of flint, limestone, and clay—a unique combination. This Joseph Mellot wine offers a special experience that is not to be missed.
Well, settle in for this one. A classic wine, the Pouilly-Fume, superbly crafted by one of the Loire's oldest producers, Joseph Mellot. All the grapes are grown in-house, ensuring the winery can maintain high quality. Your sidearms are put to work the moment you pour Joseph Mellot Pouilly-Fume Les Troncsec. A wide palette of aromas awaits, including minerals, citrus, grapefruit, and orange. It's a pleasant aroma, so we can hardly wait to take a sip of Joseph Mellot Pouilly-Fume Les Troncsec. Wow, wow, wow. Perfection in its purest form. Perfectly balanced and with a lovely mouthfeel. Citrus alternates with minerals, a touch of smoky, and floral notes.
Vintage 2024
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The wine
White · Sauvignon Blanc · 2024
- Wine type
- White
- Wine category
- Pouilly-Fumé
- Varietal(s)
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage
- 2024
- Size
- 0.75 L
- Alcohol content
- 12.5%
- Closure
- -
Origin & winery
France · Loire
- Producer
- Joseph Mellot
- Winery websiteWebsite
- josephmellot.com (opens in a new tab)
- Country
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France
- Region
- Loire
- Area
- Centre-Loire
- Appellation
- Pouilly-Fumé
Origin: Loire
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Terroir & maturation
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- Soil
- A unique combination of flint, lime, and clay.
- Maturation
- -
- Oak aged
- -
- Single grape variety
- Yes
- Sparkling
- No
- Malolactic conversion
- -
- Taste style
- Fresh White
Serving & cellaring
Goat cheese,
Thai Green Curry,
Asparagus,
Shellfish
- Ideal serving temperature
- 10° - 12°C
- Drinking Window
- 2024–2029
- Food Pairing
- Goat cheese,
Thai Green Curry,
Asparagus,
Shellfish
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