Joseph Mellot La Graveliere Sancerre 2024 vs Stella Bella Chardonnay 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £25.00 | £25.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | — | Stella Bella |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc | Chardonnay |
| Region | Loire | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
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
Stella Bella Chardonnay 2022
This boutique winery in the heart of Margaret River produces distinctively named ranges like Suckfizzle , crafted with a low-intervention, organic ethos that allows their vineyards to express their full potential. Winemaker Luke Jolliffe has earned international recognition for wines that combine Margaret River restraint and elegance with pure, vibrant fruit, resulting in wines that are refined, expressive, and highly enjoyable. Viticulture The Stella Bella Chardonnay is sourced from annual picks of the Luminosa and Forest Grove vineyard sites in the southern Margaret River region, chosen to capture strong varietal character and maintain high natural acidity. Fruit comes from a selection of clones, predominantly Gin Gin. Winemaking Grapes are hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. Juice is cold-settled for 24 hours before wild fermentation in a mix of new and old French oak barriques. Battonage is conducted based on taste throughout maturation to achieve precise aroma, line, and length. The wine is matured for 9 months before bottling. Tasting Note Brilliant pale lemon with green highlights. The bouquet is intense and complex, featuring white flowers, anise, and lemon curd interwoven with spicy oak, subtle yoghurt-like nuances, and a hint of struck match. The palate is taut and precise, with citrus, pear, and briny/mineral elements melding seamlessly with savoury, nutty, fine-grained oak. The finish is long, with a grapefruit-like tang and persistent elegance and finesse. Food Matching Pairs beautifully with roasted pork belly or duck. Awards Halliday Wine Companion 95 Points – JH, June 2025 SWA 2025 Silver Technical Details Varieties: Chardonnay 100% Oak Ageing: 9 Months, French oak, 100% oaked, 37% new
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