Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre Blanc "Les Romains”, 2022 new-arrival where he sources the grapes

where he sources the grapes for his beautifyl non-vintage blend

Turley Wine Cellars' "Juvenile" represents an intriguing departure from the cult Zinfandel producer's usual focus on ancient

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the structure firm but polished

which gives her wines more structure and definition than typical cru Beaujolais

Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre Blanc "Les Romains”, 2022 new-arrival where he sources the grapesA single vineyard Sancerre grown on pure flint, and the wine to reach for when you want to taste terroir naked. The Mellot family 19th generation, certified biodynamic draws Les Romains from one steep, south facing parcel of silex, the flinty soil rich in fossilized material that gives Sancerre its smoky, saline edge. The vineyard takes its name from the remains of a Roman road that crosses it. Where the estate's Edmond bottling shows chalk driven