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Joseph Mellot La Graveliere Sancerre 2024

Joseph Mellot La Gravelière Sancerre is a refined expression of Sauvignon Blanc from the rolling hills of Sancerre, where vineyards planted on predominantly siliceous soils give the wine its distinctive aromatic lift and mineral precision. These light, silica-rich soils encourage slow, even ripening, resulting in grapes with vibrant acidity and pure, concentrated flavour with power, balance, and a beautifully structured finish. Why You'll Love It This is Sancerre with real character crisp, elegant, and beautifully mineral-driven with exceptional purity. La Gravelière forms part of a long-established Sancerre estate devoted to capturing the purity of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc through environmentally responsible viticulture. The siliceous soils provide distinctive aromatic lift and mineral precision, while careful cold fermentation in stainless steel preserves the wine's floral intensity and citrus-driven freshness, offering outstanding quality at exceptional value. Vineyard & Production Sourced from vineyards planted on predominantly siliceous soils in the rolling hills of Sancerre. These light, silica-rich soils encourage slow, even ripening, resulting in vibrant acidity and pure, concentrated flavour. Grapes are harvested with great care to maintain aromatic integrity. Cold settling clarifies the juice naturally before fermentation begins at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks, protecting delicate aromatics and highlighting bright minerality and precision. Tasting Notes Expressive nose with floral notes, passion fruit, and orange zest. Fresh and finely textured on the palate with graceful balance between vibrant acidity and structural depth. The finish is clean, lifted, and distinctly mineral. Perfect Pairings Ideal with goat's cheese, grilled seafood, shellfish, sushi, light spring dishes, oysters, or salads. Also excellent with asparagus, fresh herbs, or simply as a refreshing aperitif. Grape Variety 100% Sauvignon Blanc