Details

  • Type: White
  • Country: France
  • Region: Loire Valley
  • Vintage: 2017
  • Producer: Joseph Mellot
  • Primary grape: Sauvignon Blanc
  • Bottle size: 75cl
  • List price: £20.08
  • Code: 11334
  • Awards:
    • 2018, Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
    • 2018, Bronze International Wine Challenge 2019
  • Ethical Ethical
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Screwcap Screwcap
  • Sulphites Sulphites

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Leaf

Expression

Zesty, herbaceous or aromatic whites

Calamari
Avocado Toast
  • High-acid cheeses such as goats’ or sheeps’ cheese e.g. crottin de Chavignol, pecorino. Lightly smoked cheese
  • Calamari, cerviche. Delicate white fish e.g. sole. Fried with chips, kedgeree, mackerel, shellfish, smoked trout
  • Anise, bay leaf, caraway, chervil, coriander, dill, ginger, lemongrass, mint, oregano, parsley, tarragon
  • Steamed, braised chicken, pork, veal
  • Light creamy herb, fishbased sauces, olive oil or light cream e.g. clam sauce. Apple with less-dry wines, tartare sauce
  • Good with Thai dishes (less sweet) and moderately spiced fish and shellfish dishes e.g. fish or chicken tagine, harissa
  • Asparagus, avocado, goat’s cheese, smoked-fish salads. Olives, peas, spinach, vegetarian quiches

About the Wine

This lovely white Wine by Joseph Mellot originates from the Central Vineyards area of the Loire Valley. You won't find this wine stocked in multiple retailers. Available in 75cl bottles, imported by Hatch Mansfield. Sancerre, La Gravelière, Joseph Mellot is a delicious wine, made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. This screwcap wine is one of a growing number in our list that can be enjoyed by vegan drinkers. Elegant and zesty, delicious with dishes featuring smoked salmon, tomatoes, asparagus, green herbs, goat's cheese or white fish. This wine is within our core range for wine.

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