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Joseph Mellot Pouilly-Fumé Le Troncsec: intensely aromatic Sauvignon Blanc from Kimmeridgian limestone marl, with citrus and white fruit on the nose, a balanced, zesty frame on the palate and a long, lingering finish.
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Close100% Sauvignon Blanc
Food pairings: Seafood and fresh goat cheese.
Winemaking: The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks and aged on fine lees.
Vineyards and terroir: Le Troncsec comes from Kimmeridgian limestone marls in Pouilly-Fumé, farmed under a reasoned, sustainable approach; all of the house's vineyards are certified High Environmental Value.
Family and history: The Mellot family has been rooted in Sancerre since 1513, and at the end of the seventeenth century César Mellot was wine adviser to King Louis XIV. Today the house produces all eight Centre-Loire appellations and has been led since 2005 by Catherine Corbeau-Mellot.
In the pictures: Catherine Corbeau-Mellot tasting in the cellar. Photo courtesy of Joseph Mellot.