{"product_id":"jean-michel-sorbe-mellot-reuilly-blanc-2017","title":"Jean Michel Sorbe Mellot Reuilly Blanc 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPair with crustaceans, asparagus, or goat's cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAfter pouring, allow the wine to breathe for a few moments in the glass before enjoying so that it may fully release all of its aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The 2017 Reuilly Blanc (100% Sauvignon Blanc) is more straight and focused than the Quincy, offering a touch of flinty minerality as well as outstanding notes of lemon and citrus fruit, white flowers, and spice. It has notable elegance and is a balanced, vibrant white to drink over the coming 3-4 years.\"\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 90 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joseph Mellot Jean-Michel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948970766383,"sku":"F1EE104022SBS","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/rueilleysrobe_6e65707f-6691-4d78-aec8-2169dfda7ec9.jpg?v=1771486373","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/jean-michel-sorbe-mellot-reuilly-blanc-2017","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}