From: Loire Valley, France
Varietal: Pinot Noir & Gamay
Tasting Notes: This wine is light on its feet, though it explodes with fresh, spicy and juicy red fruit. Floral notes harmonize with hints of graphite, green herbs, and soft tannins. Charming with considerable length and fruit structure. Wonderful minerality as well. A joy to drink.
Pairing: The Loire staple of fouaces (little bread pockets or turnovers) stuffed with fillings such as rillettes, melted butter, or fresh goat cheese would be a delight.
Daughter of famous French winemaker Alphonse Mellot, Emmanuelle Mellot is walking in her father’s footsteps by starting to make wines of her own. She works with growers and winery partners to source grapes grown throughout the Loire region. The sourced grapes for this wine are from vineyards with organic practices, though not certified organic.
