2020 Alphonse Mellot "Generation XIX" Sancerre
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Reviewed May 2025From a part of the lieu-dit of La Moussière where the oldest vines date back to 1912 and grow on Kimmeridgian marls, this super-ripe wine has a mouthwateringly tropical nose that precedes a deliciously silky palate with gorgeously ripe, mineral fruit. There is a lot of alcohol here, but the wine tastes balanced and rich, rather than overblown. Honeyed and mineral, mouthfilling and satisfying, this is bold, classy and irresistible. (BB)
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The 2020 Sancerre Generation XIX is seductive with its round, full body caressing the palate. It offers pure fruit that's redolent of pineapple as well as florals. At 14.5% alcohol and with 10 months on lees, there's plenty of weight. While the alcohol is a bit higher than I'd like, this is still an impressive and ambitious style. Tasted from tank. (RG)
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Origin | Loire, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 2026169 |