04.03.2010
The Loire region with its calcareous soil brings out some of the most appreciated Sauvignon Blancs in the world. But the air got thinner because of countries like New Zealand (if you want fruit – you got it …) and South Africa (if you want more minerality and complexity – give those a shot …). Alphones Mellot (Emanuelle is his daughter)is one of the most popular producers out of this region. 60 % of this wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and the rest in new b