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In the glass
Aroma: honey, vanilla, lemon, brioche, aniseed, menthol, liquorice
Palate: lively, rounded, crisp, spicy, flinty
Pale gold with a light green sheen; a rich, ripe nose of honey, vanilla, lemon and brioche opening to aniseed, menthol, liquorice and spice, then a lively palate balanced between roundness and crispness and a long, spicy, woody finish the estate describes as carved in flint.
What it pairs with
- Belon oysters Named by the estate. Crisp, flinty freshness against briny oysters.More wines for oysters →
- Scallops in caramelised chicory Named by the estate. Honeyed richness meets sweet shellfish and bitter leaf.More wines for scallops →
- Fresh Chavignol goat cheese Named by the estate. The local cheese of the appellation.More wines for lamb →
History
Edmond is a white Sancerre from old Sauvignon Blanc vines between 40 and 87 years old on a 6 hectare parcel of the Domaine de la Moussière, named for the father of Alphonse Mellot. About 26,000 bottles are made. The estate trains its vineyard in organic and biodynamic viticulture, and Biodyvin lists Domaine Alphonse Mellot as a member since 2006 with the Biodyvin label.
Facts
- Producer
- Alphonse Mellot · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Classification
- Sancerre AOC
- Oak
- Whole-grape pressing, settling below 10 degrees C for about 48 hours, fermentation 60% in new casks and 40% in used casks (228 and 300 litre casks and 320 litre flutes), then 10 to 14 months on fine lees
- Production
- 26,000 bottles
- Biodynamic
- Biodyvin Certified
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Sancerre Edmond
What does Sancerre Edmond taste like?
The estate describes honey, vanilla, lemon and brioche, opening to aniseed, menthol, liquorice and spice; lively and balanced between roundness and crispness, with a long, spicy, woody finish.
How should I serve Sancerre Edmond?
The estate advises 10 to 12 degrees C as an aperitif or on its own and 12 to 14 degrees C with meals.
What food pairs with Sancerre Edmond?
The estate names Belon oysters, crayfish in court-bouillon, scallops in caramelised chicory, sauteed Sancerre chicken and fresh Chavignol goat cheese.
What grapes are in Sancerre Edmond?
It is Sauvignon Blanc from vines between 40 and 87 years old on the Domaine de la Moussière, labelled Sancerre AOC.
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