Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Edmond 2020 SF Chronicle hints of smoked orange &

hints of smoked orange & grapefruit

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

it captures the essence of Sonoma Coast's maritime influence—elegant

but remains so elegant

Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Edmond 2020 SF Chronicle hints of smoked orange &From 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.