Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Edmond 2020 SF Chronicle but remains so elegant

but remains so elegant

chalky and completely serious -- Champagne to put on the dinner table

The result is a Riesling of startling clarity that has nothing to do with the heavy

hints of smoked orange & grapefruit

Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Edmond 2020 SF Chronicle but remains so elegantFrom a seven hectare southwest facing parcel comes Sauvignon Blanc reimaginedpartial barrel fermentation transforms this into a wine led by texture rather than aromatics. Pale gold with a light green sheen, it delivers succulent richness with nectarine fruit, honey, and brioche tinged complexity. A silky palate concludes with an almost tannic structure that speaks to serious winemaking. Sophisticated Sancerre for those seeking refinement.