{"product_id":"le-rabault-domaine-joseph-mellot-sancerre-aop-2024","title":"Le Rabault Domaine Joseph Mellot Sancerre AOP 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eSancerre rouge AOP 2024 from Domaine Joseph Mellot, made from Pinot Noir grown in the Loire region. A 13% ABV wine that is both smooth and fruity, available from DirectCave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn what terroir is Le Rabault Domaine Joseph Mellot Sancerre AOP 2024 produced?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sancerre AOP appellation extends along the left bank of the Loire, around the eponymous commune, where the vineyards are planted on three types of soil: white soils that are predominantly clay-limestone, caillottes derived from hard limestone, and flint on the steepest slopes. For red wines, the only permitted grape variety is Pinot Noir, which finds conditions conducive to even ripening and fruit expression in this continental climate tempered by the river's influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho produces Le Rabault Domaine Joseph Mellot Sancerre AOP 2024?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDomaine Joseph Mellot is one of the historic houses of the Sancerre vineyard, long established in the region and renowned for its work on the appellation's various terroirs. This Le Rabault cuvée illustrates the estate's commitment to a faithful expression of Sancerre Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the tasting profile of Le Rabault Domaine Joseph Mellot Sancerre AOP 2024?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 2024 Sancerre rouge stands out for its smooth and silky palate, driven by notes of sour cherry and small red berries. The overall result is luscious and fresh, with a balance that promotes a good length on the finish, typical of Loire Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat dishes pair with Le Rabault Domaine Joseph Mellot Sancerre AOP 2024?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Sancerre red wine pairs well with roast poultry, white meats, and fine charcuterie. Its freshness and light structure also make it a suitable companion for aged goat cheeses, particularly Crottin de Chavignol produced in the same region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt what temperature should Le Rabault Domaine Joseph Mellot Sancerre AOP 2024 be served?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA serving temperature between 14 and 16°C fully reveals the aromas of this Sancerre rouge. Red wines from this appellation are generally enjoyed within three to five years of their vintage, during which they retain their fruity freshness while developing a light complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Joseph Mellot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65205744861561,"sku":"43800424","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5674\/7385\/files\/74986489_20260527085431.png?v=1794434258","url":"https:\/\/www.directcave.fr\/en\/products\/le-rabault-domaine-joseph-mellot-sancerre-aop-2024","provider":"DirectCave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}