Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Rouge Generation XIX 2020 CS20230804 and low enough in alcohol

and low enough in alcohol that a second glass is a formality

This half-bottle vintage reveals nuanced aromas of dried cherry

with soft tannins and notes of lifted blackberries

A French gin built around figs

and the kind of mineral spine the limestone walls of the clos have been delivering for nearly nine centuries

Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Rouge Generation XIX 2020 CS20230804 and low enough in alcoholBorn from nineteen generations of Mellot family winemaking tradition, this Sancerre Rouge showcases organic and certified biodynamic farming at its finest. The 2020 expresses the seductive, full bodied character of low yield Pinot Noir: mulberries, bilberries, and morello cherries meet Eastern spicespink peppercorns, vanilla, and cinnamonon a crisp minerality. Round structure caresses the palate and lingers with elegance and complexity.