Alphonse Mellot : Génération XIX 2019

The 2019 Sancerre Génération Dix-Neuf (XIX) Rouge is dark and intense as well as elegant and pure on the dense, concentrated but fresh, spicy and aromatic nose that combines reductive and oxidative features. On the palate, this is a full-bodied, generous, intense, pretty fleshy and seriously structured Pinot Noir with firm but juicy tannins and generous fruit and intensity. This is a remarkably good red wine from Sancerre. 14.5% stated alcohol. Diam cork. Tasted in December 2022.

Gorgeous and silken, the 2019 Generation Dix-Neuf is a ball of beautiful, silky, concentrated Pinot Noir. Savory and smoky, it seems effortless, although it's clearly been anything but based on the impeccable quality. It caresses the palate. There's intensity and density here but no weight. The 2019 is a very complete wine that's still young.