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Joseph Mellot Cuvée Pierre Etienne Sancerre Blanc 2013
Sancerre, Upper Loire, Loire, FranceThe grapes for Cuvée Pierre Etienne come off the properties best flint-based slopes facing the River Loire. A touch of colour is your clue this sauvignon is fermented and aged in oak barrels, split evenly between one, two and three year old wood, for 26 months. You sense the wood in the richer, round mouthfeel but not to the detriment of freshness. The nose is a complex mix of minerals with pears and lemongrass. The palate is a mix of creamy, spicy, smoky fruit with a hint of orange. The finish is long and complex. This bottling honours founder Pierre Etienne Mellot (1513) and his myriad descendants. Production is limited to 250 cases. The label is a reproduction from the 1930s.Tasted: 21 October 2015Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $65.99 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| AB | $57.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Grape: Sauvignon BlancCSPC: 042911
