Alphonse Mellot 'Les Penitents' Chardonnay IGP, 2020 pinot gris The chalky soil brings out

The chalky soil brings out the characteristic flinty

non-homogenized delight

leading to a precise

/BTL -> $11

The grapes from vines averaging 12 years old and planted to stony chalk soils at the very top of the hill (650m) called Campo Rotonde

Alphonse Mellot 'Les Penitents' Chardonnay IGP, 2020 pinot gris The chalky soil brings outThis wine is made of 100% Chardonnay, a very unusual varietal for this region coming to us from the famous Sancerre producer, Alphonse Mellot. We recommend a decant and service of this special wine with halibut and a beurre blanc don't forget the buttery rice! Did you know that Alphonse Mellot is a 500+ year, 19th generation producer? Goodness this is a must for your table!