{"id":3158,"count":4,"description":"\"alphonse\r\n\r\nWinery Alphonse Mellot is at the top of the Loire region, especially the Sancerre appellation, and is known for its Sauvignon Blanc. The unique flavour of the wines comes from the famous \"Silex\" soil, which consists of limestone and flint soils and gives the Sauvignon Blanc its mineral and sometimes slightly smoky taste.\r\n\r\nAlphonse Mellot is a 19th generation winery where father and son work side by side to continue their family history. Their Sauvignon Blanc is elegant and characterised by fine, often tart and ethereal aromas, with natural green to yellow fruits. The wines are a testimony to the 19 generations of winemaking experience of the Mellot family.\r\n\r\nTheir top cuv\u00e9e, the Sancerre \"Cuv\u00e9e Edmond\", is an exceptional example of Sauvignon Blanc and represents the highest that can be achieved with this grape variety. The \"Generation XIX\" Sancerre shows the precision and clarity that Mellot strives for in her wines, while her Pinot Noirs are a rare treat that are often overlooked in Germany, despite being of the highest quality.\r\n\r\nThe winery is now in its 19th generation. Father and son work side by side on the cultural heritage of their ancestors. In their monopollage \"La Moussi\u00e8re\", they grow Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir of the highest quality.\r\n\r\nThe Sancerre \"Cuv\u00e9e Edmond\" is a revelation when it comes to Sauvignon Blanc and is extremely strong in character. You can't get much more from this variety in the wine world. It is very close to perfection. This top cuv\u00e9e is named after the father.\r\n\r\nWith the Sancerre Generation XIX<\/strong> the next generation shows where the journey will lead. Precision and clarity are brought into focus. One experiences a rare commodity with the Pinot Noirs from the Loire, which are unjustly scarce in Germany. The quality level is extremely high and the wines full of elegance and complexity.\r\n

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