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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=”18618″ 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 from a 0.8-hectare Flint Clay (Silex) vineyard. 3,000 bottles produced only.<\/p>\n
Fermentation in fine grained oak barrels from the local forests. One third of the barrels are renewed each year. Ageing 11 months in barrels with regular stirring of the lees, then 12 months in vats.<\/p>\n
The wine is full bodied and fleshy, with hints of sunshine. The toastiness is mellow. It combines with a lovely fruitiness. The minerality balances the whole. A pleasantly salty finish that lingers for a long time.<\/p>\n
“A well-made, textured and driven 100% sauvignon blanc offering apples, spiced pears, cedar and baking spices on the nose. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Round and silky, with a vivid center palate and a flavorful, persistent finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, 92 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Grape<\/strong>: 100% Sauvignon Blanc<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18847,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n