Domaine Alphonse Mellot Côtes de la Charité Les Pénitents Chardonnay 2021, Domaine Alphonse Mellot, Côtes de la Charité.​ From 1990-planted biodynamic Chardonnay vines on historic Oxfordian limestone bridging Loire and Burgundy, this satiny gem pulses with ripe orchard elegance through wood fermenter and cement tank vinification. Aromas burst with ripe citrus, exotic fruits, white peach, apricot, lemon zest, and subtle vanilla whispers, laced with floral lift and mineral chalk. The palate glides with medium-full body, seamless texture, pulpy stone fruits, salted nut depth, and a long, gourmet finish evoking grower Meursault purity.

Mellot’s Les Pénitents 2021 Chardonnay marries Sancerre finesse with Côte d’Or grace – versatile, balanced brilliance from Benedictine monk heritage. Pair with oysters, guinea fowl with morels, truffle risotto, or Crottin de Chavignol to thrill its nuanced layers; claim this Chardonnay revelation now.​