2019 Alphonse Mellot Vingt Mille Pieds Sous Rosé

A delightful Sancerre with beautiful cherry flavors, savory notes, and a long, minerally finish, perfect for any season.

Producer

Alphonse Mellot

Region

Sancerre, Loire Valley

Country

France

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Varietal Composition

100% Pinot Noir

Specifications

2019

Vintage

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ABV

Vinification

This wine was fermented and aged in unique round “Galileoak” barrels.

Occasional wine note

We have yet to run into a Sancerre we didn't like. On the other hand, Rosés are little bit of a mixed bag. After trying this one, though, we're still at 100% on the Sancerre side. Beautiful cherry flavors and aromas blend well with some savory notes and the region's signature minerality. The finish is long and begs for another sip. This is a Spring/Summer delight that can really be enjoyed any time.

What experts say about this wine

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Wine Advocate

Mellot's 2019 Sous Sancerre Vingt Mille Pieds turns out to be an impressive Sancerre rosé. This pure Pinot Noir from a vineyard planted with 20,000 vines per hectare was fermented and aged in round "GalileOak" barrels. The color is an intense antique pink, and the bouquet is deep and elegant in its concentrated red fruit and floral aromas reminiscent of framboise and hints of well-integrated oak. The attack on the palate is dense and finessed, whereas the medium to full-bodied wine is elegant and charmingly fruity, revealing fine tannin grip and alcoholic bitters. The finish is noble, vinously intense and elegant. This is a serious, sustainable Pinot to have with food. The 14.5% stated alcohol is quite a lot, but you don't notice it if you drink the wine at this early stage.

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