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The Loire Valley is the heart of France, famous for its natural beauty, magnificent ch\u00e2teaux and great wine.<\/p>\n
The Loire Valley is stretching more than 960 km. It was added to UNESCO\u2019 World Heritage list in 2000.<\/p>\n
The Loire Valley vineyard area is a mosaic of different climates, soils, geographical features and locations<\/p>\n
A vast area of 70 000 ha over 14 departments from Vend\u00e9e to Puy de Dome.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”18617″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The iconic, historic and family-run Maison Joseph Mellot has been established in Sancerre for more than 5 centuries.<\/p>\n
At the head of the estate since 2005, Catherine Corbeau Mellot is now joined by her children.<\/p>\n
The vineyards are entirely cultivated in line with the principles of ecological and certified agriculture (HVE), part of which is organic.<\/p>\n
The vineyards of Joseph Mellot cover 8 appellations of the region, of which Sancerre and Pouilly-Fum\u00e9 are the most renowned.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Limited edition: 2 500 bottles<\/p>\n
Fermentation in fine grained oak barrels, sourced from local forests.
\nAged 11 months in barrels with regular stirring of the lees, then 10 months in vats.<\/p>\n
10 ha vineyard, terroir of Kimmeridgian limestone marls. Red Flint Clay (Silex rouge) soil<\/p>\n
Intense and delicate nose with toasted brioche, apricot, Mirabelle plum and candied peel.<\/p>\n
The palate is full but not excessive, with great finesse and freshness.<\/p>\n
The predominance of yellow fruits is complemented by fine woody notes (cedar) and a hint of minerality. The finish is equally elegant and refined, with perfect balance.<\/p>\n
“A precise, juicy and well-crafted Pouilly-Fume. On the nose dried lemons, wild herbs and stones dominate. Medium-bodied with fresh, bright acidity. Driven and agile, with a delicious center palate and a flavorful finish.” – James Suckling, 92 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Grape<\/strong>: 100% Sauvignon Blanc<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18653,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n