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In a few words ...
Les Pénitens, a cuvee produced from a vineyard that was almost destroyed by phylloxera in the late 19th century but whose renown goes back to the 12th century, when it was planted and farmed by Cluniac monks, who were gifted the land by Etienne, Count of Sancerre. Now reduced in size to some fifty hectares, it was brought back to life in the late 1980s thanks to the dedication of winegrowers in love with their art. Located on the hillsides of Nièvre just thirty-five kilometers from the family's Sancerre base and classified as IGP Côtes-de-la-Charité, the vineyard is crossed by the Way of Saint James of Compostela - whence the cuvee's name. The aromas of the Loire combined with all the minerality of a Chablis.
Tasting notes
Appearance
A rich yellow robe with glints of gold.
Aroma
This 100% Chardonnay white has an expressive nose delivering real aromatic intensity with notes of citrus and exotic fruits.
Wine Fruity | Soft
Taste
A finely balanced palate with lemony hints and a full lingering finish that calls for a second glass...
Wine Elégant | Fruité | Long | Minéral
Product details
Keeps
7 years
Peak
2021
Service
11°C
Grape varieties Chardonnay
Terroir Encrinal limesotne
Culture type
Biodynamic - Biodyvin
Alcohol
13%
Content
75cl
Decanting
30 min.
Food and wine pairings
Starters
Aperitif, oysters
Meat
Guinea fowl supreme with morels
Fish and seafood
Clam pasta, fried scallops
Vegetables
Risotto with truffles
Cheeses
Crottin de Chavignol cheese
Desserts
Apple pie
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Alphonse Mellot
Alphonse Mellot is a domain from the region Vallée de la Loire in France, that produces 7 wines available to purchase, including the wine Les Pénitents 2016.
Appellation
Côtes-de-la-charité
The appellation Côtes-de-la-charité is part of the region of Vallée de la Loire from France which include Alphonse Mellot and its 7 cuvées. Spread over ., this region is 4 million hectolitres per year.
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