Domaine Fouassier Mélodie Sancerre 2019 blanc

A layered biodynamic Sancerre Blanc 2019 with citrus peel, ripe pear and fresh herbs, unfolding into a long, gently smoky mineral finish.

🍇 About the wine

This white expresses the clarity and mineral character of Sancerre’s distinctive soils.

🏆 Ratings & reviews

4.2/5 Vivino 

Vivino reports an excellent overall consumer rating of 4.2/5 for Mélodie across vintages. 

What wine lovers can expect
- Aromas: Candied orange, citrus zest, vanilla, toasted hazelnut and sweet spices.
- Palate: Rich, rounded and concentrated, with impressive freshness.
- Complexity: Elegant oak influence, nutty undertones and subtle mineral tension.
- Acidity: Vibrant, balancing the wine's generous texture and ripe fruit.
- Finish: Long, complex and persistent, with citrus, spice and gentle toasted notes.

🍷 Tasting notes

Nose: Citrus, white flowers, fresh herbs and flinty minerality.
Palate: Taut and refreshing, with lively acidity.

🍽️ Food pairing

Aperitifs, goat’s cheese, shellfish, fish and vegetable dishes.

ℹ️ Technical information

Appellation: AOP Sancerre Blanc
Region: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
Viticulture: Organic and biodynamic
Alcohol: 13.5%
Serving temperature: 10°C
Drinking window: 2024–2033

Overall verdict: An impressive, gastronomic Sancerre with more richness and complexity than a conventional Sauvignon Blanc. The 2019 vintage offers a compelling combination of citrus, toasted hazelnut, subtle oak and elegant acidity.