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Sancerre, "Ma Colline", Emmanuelle Mellot - 2022

Name: Sancerre, "Ma Colline", Emmanuelle Mellot
Brand: Emmaneulle Mellot
SKU: 52150
Price: 33.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 52150 750 mL

Emmanuelle is the daughter of famed Sancerre producer Alphonse Mellot. The fruit comes from a vineyard planted in the '80s, and the wine was fermented and aged in stainless steel and large used French oak barrels. With both precision and medium body, this dynamic dry white will pair perfectly with chicken caesar salad.

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Color

White

Vintage

2022

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Sancerre

Producer

Emmaneulle Mellot

Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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