{"title":"Wine from Joseph Mellot Jean-Michel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Domaine Joseph Mellot Jean-Michel Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocated in the town of Preuilly, Domaine Joseph Mellot is one of the leaders in the Loire Valley. The Mellot dynasty was founded in Sancerre almost five centuries ago by Pierre-Etienne Mellot and, since then, the family has always been involved in winemaking. In fact, in 1698 Cesar Mellot was entrusted with the weighty task of advising King Louis XIV on his choice of wines. Throughout the years, each new generation has continued to enrich and perfect the family's winemaking skills. In 1984, Joseph's son, Alexandre, took over the estate with quality as his main objective and a focus on the artisanal winemaking process and philosophy transmitted from one owner to the other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeam-Michel Sorbe took over the family estate in 1973 and for about 30 years devoted his energy and passion to develop the reputation if the Quincy and Reuilly appellations. His wines had a great success and Jean-Michel Sorbe became a well-known personality in the region.\u003cbr\u003eThe Sorbe and Mellot families met through a mutual friend and began working together in 1988. In 1999, since his children had chosen to follow other paths, Jean-Michel decided to hand his estate over to Alexandre Mellot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Joseph Mellot Jean-Michel \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey farm 11 hectares (27 acres) in Reuilly (10 hectares in the commune of Preuilly, 1 hectare in Reuilly), and 3 hectares (7.4 acres) in Quincy. \u003cbr\u003eSoils:\u003cbr\u003e- Preuilly: orange colored clay on ancient alluvial deposits (clay and silt). Deep, structured sols.\u003cbr\u003e- Reuilly: grainy sand, Fairly light soils with a clay subsoil.\u003cbr\u003e- Quincy: 2 parcels are planted on alluvial deposits (sand and gravel from the beginning of the quaternary period); 1 parcel has a higher clay content with the presence of lacustrine limestone on the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Quincy appellation (A.O.C. founded in 1936) measures 200 hectares (494 acres). It is the second oldest A.O.C. in France after Châteauneuf du Pape. The appellation almost disappeared as a wine after World War II, but today is staging a come back with new blood and new plantings. The vineyards lie around and between two towns, Quincy and Brinay. Quincy is a A.O.C. on the move and its A.O.C. status only applies to white wines, not red or rosé. \u003cbr\u003eThe vineyards of \u003cu\u003eReuilly\u003c\/u\u003e (A.O.C. founded in 1939) measures 150 hectares (370.50 acres). The grapes grown are Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir. Reuilly was once known for a vin Gris de Pinot Noir, which today is 15% of the area’s production. \u003cbr\u003eDiane de Galinière is another property owned by Joseph Mellot. Once again, they have decided to keep the yield low in order to obtain the best quality. Coteaux du Giennois A.O.C. was unknown a few years ago and is now an appellation to watch thanks to the care provided by Joseph Mellot. The \u003cu\u003eCoteaux du Giennois\u003c\/u\u003e vineyards measure 160 hectares (395.2 acres) composed of siliceous-clay soil in the northern part and Kimmeridgian marl in the south.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jean-michel-sorbe-reuilly-blanc-2020","title":"Jean Michel Sorbe Reuilly Blanc 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Sorbe Reuilly Blanc is made from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc. The first nose is expressive and opens up to notes of acacia, citrus (lemon, grapefruit). Full on the palate with lovely freshness. This wine boasts nice balance and good length. The vines are 15 to 20 years old and are located on the left bank of the Cher River, southwest of Quincy. This vineyard enjoys good exposure to the sun and overlies hillocks composed of sandy alluvial deposits and gravel dating back to the Quaternary Period. Each terroir is managed with minimal intervention in an environmentally friendly approach. Vinification: Slow pressing. Fermentation took place under controlled temperatures (18 C).The wine was aged on fine lees for a minimum of 4 months. It was filtered only once before being bottled. Pair with crustaceans, asparagus, or goat's cheeses. 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