2000 Sancerre La Moussiere, Alphonse Mellot

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13% alcohol
Alphonse Mellot & Sons--family in the business since 1513
I met Monsieur Mellot at a wine event in Raleigh last February and saw that he is going to be in USA again this August for a wine event.

Pale straw color--appears pale gold under some lighting. The nose indicated grapefruit dominant over grassy scents. The mouthfeel was a nice tingly sensation on tongue. Sharp acidity was matched by grapefruit, grapeskin, and lemony flavor sensations. Rather long finish. Not a wimpy Sauvignon Blanc. I paired it with stuffed clam and a mixed salad with French dressing for a summer meal.
Purchased about a year ago for $16.