Alphonse Mellot

The history of Alphonse Mellot wines

The hill of Sancerre was already occupied at the time of Julius Caesar and the soil was already known to be beneficial to the vines. The first mentions of the Mellot family appear in local archives in 1513. It is mentioned as a family of winegrowers and wine merchants.
In 1698, Louis XIV, who ruled France, chose a certain César Mellot as his wine advisor.

At the beginning of the 19th century, Alphonse Mellot developed the wine business and gave the estate its final name. In 1881, an export licence allowed Alphonse Mellot wines to be distributed throughout the world. Since then, his descendants have continued to work on the excellence of the production and have passed on their know-how from generation to generation.

The vineyard of Alphonse Mellot wines

Sancerre is situated on a hill that rises out of the wise landscape of the Loire Valley. The town is built on a grandiose amphitheatre which offers a splendid view of the region. The vineyards of Alphonse Mellot wines occupy the highest plots of vineyards, the most famous of which belong to the Domaine de la Moussière, with a surface area of more than 30 hectares in a single block.

The wines of this estate are of such high quality that they are the only ones in the whole of the Sancerrois to benefit from the prestigious "hors concours" mention.

The terroir of Alphonse Mellot wines is limestone and benefits from a sunny exposure favourable to the vines. The grape varieties for the red and rosé Sancerre are mainly composed of Pinot. The most prestigious parcel is the Vieux Clos Chambrastes. Legend has it that it occupies the site of an ancient Roman camp.

The grape variety for the white Sancerre is Sauvignon. This is a very old grape variety, whose small, tightly packed grapes are highly prized in the region. The estate is run with the greatest respect for nature and the grapes. The grapes are harvested by hand. The grapes are harvested in small crates, in order to bring them intact to the press.

Alphonse Mellot wines

The Domaine de La Moussière is the cornerstone of Alphonse Mellot wines. Its wines are available in the three dresses, white, rosé and red.

La Moussière white

La Moussière white brings together young and old vines. The wine has a golden colour with bright green highlights. The wine is straightforward, offering a floral and fruity bouquet. The nose is marked by white flowers and fruit, such as white peach. The palate is lively and supple.

La Moussière blanc des vins Alphonse Mellot goes well with fish tartare, pike with beurre blanc, trout meunière, pike with saffron, as well as omelette with chanterelles.

Red Dust

La Moussière rouge is made from the Pinot Noir grape variety Roy. The wine is produced from young vines to give it exceptional tenderness and vigour. It has a magnificent carmine colour. The nose is full of small red and black fruits, such as raspberry, redcurrant, blackberry and morello cherry. The palate is round and mellow, very structured.

La Moussière rouge goes well with hot pies, cabbage stuffed with chestnuts, duck with olives and grilled beef.