Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Generation XIX Rouge, Loire, France 2018 Mentrida Vigna Boito sits at the

Vigna Boito sits at the top of the Rizzi cru and shows depth

Attractive citrus character on the finish

the finish is laced with delicately smooth tannins that give the wine a silky texture

Tank ferment and aged

Medium-bodied with soft tannins

Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Generation XIX Rouge, Loire, France 2018 Mentrida Vigna Boito sits at theThe 2018 Sancerre Gnration Dix Neuf (XIX) Rouge is pure and fleshy on the meaty, elegant and pretty reductive nose that reveals dark fruit and licorice aromas reminiscent of plums, blackcurrant, iodine and blood. Smooth and round on the palate, this is a dense, juicy, very elegant and refined Sancerre rouge with fleshy, ripe cherry aromas, fine tannins and a smooth and sweet finish.