Joseph Mellot, La Chatellenie, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France, 2022

Overview of the Wine
JOSEPH MELLOT proudly takes its role in civic engagement for sustainability and became the first domaine in the Centre Loire region to obtain the ISO 14001 certification, which is the international standard for effective environmental management, as well as the HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) Certification.

The size of the domain guarantees a true qualitative control. Numerous restaurants and luxurious hotels offer a selection of Joseph Mellot wines. Served for fine dining, they benefit from an international standing.

Grape / Blend
Sauvignon Blanc

Origin
Loire Valley, France

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
A handsome man in a pale gold color with reflections greens. The nose is intense and frank, with notes of crunchy yellow fruits, broom, and lime shoots.The mouth is mineral from the attack, full of freshness and liveliness on zesty notes of lime. The finish is mineral, precise and chiseled.

The timing was impeccable: The sun shined bright on the Loire in the 2022 vintage, yielding an early harvest of perfectly ripe grapes. The warmer growing season seems to especially suit this bottle, endowing the La Chatellenie with a touch of extra richness and texture—though it doesn’t sacrifice an ounce of verve.

91 Points - Wine Review Online
Sauvignon Blancs from the Loire Valley appellation of Sancerre have seen a resurgence in popularity in the past few years, and this wine shows why. Joseph Mellot’s 2022 La Chatellenie Sancerre shows a wonderful combination of juicy, fresh fruit and the distinctive herbal snap of Loire Sauvignon. The bouquet shows lemon, grapefruit and green apple fruit scents followed by hints of honeysuckle and fresh herbs. The flavors of mouthwatering grapefruit, lemon and apple fruits are backed by subtle floral and herbal hints. Sancerre is not only a great apéritif, it is also a perfect companion for your favorite fish and shellfish recipes.

Product size: 750ml