This Sauternes made by an expert of the appellation, is a pure example of what the best quality producer can do.
A masterpiece of balanced between acidity, sweetness and aromas.
Rich with dried apricot, hint of walnut, honey, and exotic fruit, it also develops on the palate spices, like curcuma, cumin, hoping for saffron soon. Only time will tell how much better this can become.
A must to enjoy or keep.
The new kid on the block with a lot of experience and savoir-faire!
Fabien from Domaine Mélandi, is a brand new producers in the Sauternes and Entre-deux-Mers, sub-regions of Bordeaux, but he is packed with experience, from California, New Zealand, South Africa, Chateau Fieuzal, and more than 10 years in Yquem.
With only 2.5 Ha, he produce everything by hands to the best quality possible, with the least intervention possible, only help being the sheeps. No filtration, no gluing, indigenous yeast.
Coming from the smallest producers of Sauternes appellation, with only less than 1 Ha of vines, right in the middle of all the most famous Châteaux of the Sauternes.
Only around 1000 bottles ever made, small production, full control for the best outcome possible.
Appellation: Sauternes AOC
Grapes: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc & Muscadelle
Vines: 100 years old
Format: 75cl
Alcohol: 13%
Aging: Drink now till 2050+
Serving: 8—10°C
Pairing: Great on foie gras obviously, the speciality of the region, but also on blue cheese, fruit tart, and spicy or spiced dishes. Perfect on Roquefort, pear or figue with blue cheese, saffron dessert or asian cuisine.
This Sauternes made by an expert of the appellation, is a pure example of what the best quality producer can do.
A masterpiece of balanced between acidity, sweetness and aromas.
Rich with dried apricot, hint of walnut, honey, and exotic fruit, it also develops on the palate spices, like curcuma, cumin, hoping for saffron soon. Only time will tell how much better this can become.
A must to enjoy or keep.
The new kid on the block with a lot of experience and savoir-faire!
Fabien from Domaine Mélandi, is a brand new producers in the Sauternes and Entre-deux-Mers, sub-regions of Bordeaux, but he is packed with experience, from California, New Zealand, South Africa, Chateau Fieuzal, and more than 10 years in Yquem.
With only 2.5 Ha, he produce everything by hands to the best quality possible, with the least intervention possible, only help being the sheeps. No filtration, no gluing, indigenous yeast.
Coming from the smallest producers of Sauternes appellation, with only less than 1 Ha of vines, right in the middle of all the most famous Châteaux of the Sauternes.
Only around 1000 bottles ever made, small production, full control for the best outcome possible.
Appellation: Sauternes AOC
Grapes: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc & Muscadelle
Vines: 100 years old
Format: 75cl
Alcohol: 13%
Aging: Drink now till 2050+
Serving: 8—10°C
Pairing: Great on foie gras obviously, the speciality of the region, but also on blue cheese, fruit tart, and spicy or spiced dishes. Perfect on Roquefort, pear or figue with blue cheese, saffron dessert or asian cuisine.
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