Joseph Mellot, Le Rabault, Sancerre, Loire, France, 2012
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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.
Producer
Joseph Mellot
Brand
Le Rabault
Vintage
2012
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
France
Region
Appellation
Sancerre
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
12.50%
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