Joseph Mellot, Le Rabault, Sancerre, Loire, France, 2012

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Tasted by: Tina Gellie
Drinking Window: 2016 - 2019
Until phylloxera ravaged Sancerre's vineyards in the 1860s, the region was more famous for its reds than its whites. The reds are making a comeback though, and this is a fine example, showing bright crunchy red cherry fruit – tart and fresh – on a smoothly textured palate with fine fruit tannins.
Joseph Mellot, Le Rabault, Sancerre, Loire, France, 2012
Producer
Joseph Mellot
Brand
Le Rabault
Vintage
2012
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
France
Region
Appellation
Sancerre
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
12.50%