Alphonse Mellot, one of the best domains in Sancerre

Alphonse Mellot produces high-end Sancerre wines in the Loire Valley. The white wines are made from sauvignon blanc, and the reds from pinot noir. Alphonse Mellot is the only domain in Sancerre to receive the maximum rating of 5*/5 in the B+D 2020 guide.

For the Mellots, the name Alphonse reigns: like the vines, it is passed down from generation to generation. The records go back to 1513 and testify to the Mellot family, their wines, and their attachment to the Sancerre region for five centuries. The late 1980s marked a turning point in the history of the estate with the creation by Alphonse Mellot Senior of the Domaine de la Moussière. Today, Alphonse "Junior" (son of Alphonse Mellot), the 19th generation, and his daughter Emmanuelle are in charge. The Génération XIX cuvée is the symbol of this impressive family legacy.

The estate spans 30 hectares and is farmed using organic and biodynamic practices. Located on Kimmeridgian marls (like in Chablis), a terroir of clay, flint, and limestone, it is the only vineyard in Sancerre to earn the prestigious "out of competition" mention.

Great care is given to the vines: soil respect, low yields, manual harvesting. The winemaking is done "Burgundian-style" (similar to Vincent Pinard in Sancerre) which results in elegant and pure wines. The wines are aged in beautiful vaulted underground cellars, a place steeped in history, having witnessed nearly 20 generations of winemakers and hundreds of vintages.

The exceptional quality of this vineyard has greatly contributed to the worldwide fame of the estate.

Our selection of wines by A. Mellot:

• Sancerre La Moussière red
• Sancerre La Demoiselle red
• Sancerre Génération XIX red
• Sancerre Paradis red
• Sancerre La Moussière white
• Sancerre Les Romains white
• Sancerre Génération XIX white

Why buy Sancerre wines from the Alphonse Mellot estate?

Because we love them, and we believe these wines absolutely deserve a place in your cellar! But as some of our customers have said, "we’re not objective, as we’ve tasted and selected them to sell: we are interested." That's why we prefer to "defend" our selection with the comments from the winemaker and the major wine guides, more objective than we are:
Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024: 5*/5 (exceptional). Skilled winemaker, Alphonse Mellot offers an exciting interpretation of Sancerre, with parcel-specific cuvées that detail each terroir. The average age of the vines, 75 years, allows him to produce an impeccable range, where the entry-level cuvée - the domaine cuvée - is already at the highest level. We applaud the work and inspiration of this tireless enthusiast, who crowns over thirty years of research and exacting standards.

Guide RVF of the best wines of France 2021: 2*/3 (great domain). Alphonse Mellot Junior continues to build an impressive estate. His elite viticulture enables him to capture the nuances of the terroirs and convey them in the parcel cuvées. The reds have been refined through more precise aging, revealing the Sancerre brilliance of pinot noir, notably in the remarkable Paradis cuvée, made with whole clusters. Alphonse Mellot's whites are technically flawless and unwavering (...).

Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2020: 5*/5 (exceptional). At the peak of his craft, Alphonse "Junior" elevates his estate among the brightest in the French vineyard. He constantly pushes the boundaries of excellence, creating wines that are refined, sparkling, and complex, which rival the top names in France. On the global stage, his reds dominate their category. A skilled winemaker, managing wood aging to perfection, Alphonse Mellot provides an exciting interpretation of the Sancerre terroir.

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