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Domaine Joseph Mellot
Maison Joseph Mellot in Sancerre since 1513: Pouilly-Fumé and Centre-Loire wines, direct from the estate...
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Maison Joseph Mellot: five centuries of Loire excellence in Sancerre, since 1513
Maison Joseph Mellot
A family maison rooted in Sancerre since 1513. Grower-producer across the 8 AOCs of the Centre-Loire. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chasselas. HVE, organic and ISO 14001 commitment.
Rooted in Sancerre since 1513, Maison Joseph Mellot embodies five centuries of Loire know-how passed down from generation to generation. From Pierre-Etienne Mellot to Catherine Corbeau-Mellot, who runs the maison today, the family has shaped a recognised style: precise, expressive wines faithful to their terroirs. A grower-producer across all 8 appellations of the Centre-Loire, Joseph Mellot has become one of the great ambassadors of Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume and the whole region.
A family maison emblematic of Sancerre since 1513
The story of Joseph Mellot begins in 1513 in Sancerre. From Pierre-Etienne Mellot, pioneer of the line, to Catherine Corbeau-Mellot who runs the company today, the family has passed down, without a break, the same taste for precision and faithfulness to the terroir.
Historically advisers to the great tables, Cesar Mellot was adviser to King Louis XIV, the Mellots have, over the centuries, made their name a reference of Centre-Loire wines. From the family inn opened in Sancerre in the 19th century to the structuring of a multi-appellation vineyard, the maison has never stopped innovating without ever denying its roots.
Today, Joseph Mellot combines heritage, environmental performance and oenological precision to offer wines of character, sustainable and contemporary, faithful to five hundred years of history yet resolutely turned towards the future.
The maison's signature
To reveal the diversity of the Centre-Loire terroirs in straight, legible and persistent wines that clearly express their origin, while limiting the environmental footprint from vine to cellar.
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A measurable environmental commitment, from vineyard to cellar
At Joseph Mellot, the sustainable approach rests on virtuous and verifiable practices. In the vineyard, 100 hectares are HVE-certified (High Environmental Value): plot-by-plot monitoring, soil work, controlled yields, mechanical weeding and full traceability. The Domaine des Emois, in Sancerre, is certified organic, and the Domaine des Mariniers, in Pouilly-Fume, is in organic conversion.
In the cellar, the maison has been ISO 14001 certified since 2009: sorting, recycling and recovery of all waste, glass, wood, plastics, corks and waste water. The goal is clear: to limit the environmental footprint while preserving the aromatic identity of each cuvee.
The grapes of the Centre-Loire signed Joseph Mellot
Sauvignon Blanc
The great white of the Centre-Loire
The king grape of Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, Menetou-Salon, Quincy and Reuilly. Depending on the soils (marls, limestone caillottes, flint, gravels), it offers minerality, tension, citrus and the famous smoky note of Pouilly-Fume.
Pinot Noir
The Loire reds and roses
The red grape of Sancerre and Menetou-Salon: fine, fruity reds and delicate roses, in a style all in elegance and lace, typical of the Centre-Loire.
Chasselas
The signature of Pouilly-sur-Loire
The historic grape of AOC Pouilly-sur-Loire, Chasselas gives delicate, floral whites, light and thirst-quenching, a Loire curiosity now rare and sought-after.
Eight Centre-Loire appellations, one same standard
A grower-producer across the 8 AOCs of the Centre-Loire, Joseph Mellot reveals the diversity of the soils (marls, limestone caillottes, flint, gravels, sands) and climates. Each terroir is managed to harvest grapes of high potential, an essential condition for precise ageing.
Sancerre
AOP Sancerre - Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir - White, Red, Rosé
The estate's flagship. Sauvignon gives whites of great minerality, all in tension and elegance; Pinot Noir signs fine reds and roses. The absolute reference of Loire Sauvignon. At Joseph Mellot: the Sancerre whites Le Rabault and la Graveliere, and the prestige cuvees l'Original Jarre and Pierre-Etienne.
Pouilly-Fumé & Pouilly-sur-Loire
AOP Pouilly-Fumé (Sauvignon) - AOP Pouilly-sur-Loire (Chasselas)
On the opposite bank to Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume offers a smoky Sauvignon with flinty minerality; the rarer Pouilly-sur-Loire showcases the delicate, floral Chasselas. The Domaine des Mariniers signs the maison's Pouilly-Fume, also offered in an organic version.
Menetou-Salon
AOP Menetou-Salon - Sauvignon & Pinot Noir - White & Red
A neighbour of Sancerre, the appellation charms with its chalky finesse: chiselled whites and lacy reds, elegant and refined, often at a gentler price. To discover: the Clos du Pressoir, Menetou-Salon white.
Quincy
AOP Quincy - Sauvignon Blanc - White
A frank, luminous Sauvignon from gravels, on sand and gravel soils. Lively, straight and immediately pleasant: one of the great accessible whites of the Centre-Loire.
Reuilly
AOP Reuilly - Sauvignon, Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris - White, Red, Rosé
An appellation all in lively freshness, with straight, generous profiles. Reuilly is also renowned for its delicate Pinot Gris roses, a local signature. The cuvees of Domaine Jean-Michel Sorbe (white, red, rose and the Commanderie) carry the maison's touch here.
Coteaux du Giennois
AOP Coteaux du Giennois - Sauvignon, Pinot, Gamay - White & Red
Along the Loire, precise Loire blends and expressive whites. A confidential appellation that deserves discovery, at fine value for money. To taste: La Gaupiere, Coteaux du Giennois white.
Châteaumeillant
AOP Châteaumeillant - Gamay & Pinot Noir - Red & Gris
Reds and above all generous gris wines, with a fruity frame. The famous gris de Chateaumeillant, a very pale, thirst-quenching rose, is a specialty unique in France.
8 AOCs, Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chasselas, direct from the maison
Oenological savoir-faire and house style
In the cellar, the team led by oenologist Norbert Buchonnet signs straight, legible and persistent wines. Plot selections, gentle pressing, controlled fermentations, adjusted ageing and the search for balance guide the blend. The result: regularly medalled and well-rated cuvees that clearly express their origin, vintage after vintage.
Why choose the wines of Maison Joseph Mellot?
Five centuries of history and a reference name. Rooted in Sancerre since 1513, Joseph Mellot is one of the greatest ambassadors of Centre-Loire wines.
The 8 Centre-Loire AOCs in one place. From Sancerre to Chateaumeillant, a unique range to explore the whole region and compare the terroirs.
A certified sustainable commitment. 100 ha in HVE, estates in organic and in conversion, ISO 14001 cellar: environmental performance in the service of taste.
Consistent wines of character. Medalled and well-rated, they clearly express their origin, from the great Sancerre to the appellation to discover.
Frequently asked questions about Maison Joseph Mellot and Centre-Loire wines
Where is Maison Joseph Mellot located and which appellations does it produce?
The maison has been rooted in Sancerre, in the Centre-Loire, since 1513. As a grower-producer, it produces across the region's 8 AOCs: Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, Pouilly-sur-Loire, Menetou-Salon, Quincy, Reuilly, Coteaux du Giennois and Chateaumeillant.
What is the history of Joseph Mellot and who runs the maison?
Founded in 1513 in Sancerre, the maison has remained family-owned across five centuries, from Pierre-Etienne Mellot to Catherine Corbeau-Mellot, who runs it today. The Mellots were historically advisers to the great tables; Cesar Mellot was adviser to King Louis XIV.
What is the Centre-Loire and its 8 appellations?
The Centre-Loire is the wine region of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, upstream on the Loire. It has 8 AOCs: Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume (the most famous), Menetou-Salon, Quincy, Reuilly, Coteaux du Giennois, Pouilly-sur-Loire and Chateaumeillant. A mosaic of soils (marls, limestone caillottes, flint, gravels, sands) that gives a great diversity of styles.
Which grapes does Joseph Mellot work with?
Mainly Sauvignon Blanc, the king grape of the Centre-Loire whites (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, Menetou-Salon, Quincy, Reuilly), and Pinot Noir for the reds and roses of Sancerre and Menetou-Salon. Chasselas signs AOC Pouilly-sur-Loire; Gamay goes into some reds of the Giennois and Chateaumeillant.
What is the difference between a Joseph Mellot Sancerre and a Pouilly-Fume?
Both are Sauvignon Blanc from either side of the Loire. Sancerre, on marls and limestone caillottes, plays on minerality, tension and elegance; Pouilly-Fume, on flint, develops that smoky gun-flint note and a fuller palate. Two great complementary classics.
Which Joseph Mellot wine should you choose to discover the maison?
The Sancerre whites Le Rabault and la Graveliere are ideal entry points; for a great cellar-worthy Sancerre, l'Original Jarre or the Cuvee Pierre-Etienne. To discover the diversity of the Centre-Loire at a gentler price, turn to the Clos du Pressoir (Menetou-Salon), La Gaupiere (Coteaux du Giennois) or the Reuilly wines of Domaine Jean-Michel Sorbe, at very fine value for money.
Is Joseph Mellot committed to an environmental approach?
Yes, in a measurable and certified way. 100 hectares are HVE-certified (High Environmental Value); the Domaine des Emois (Sancerre) is certified organic and the Domaine des Mariniers (Pouilly-Fume) is in conversion. The cellar has been ISO 14001 certified since 2009, with recycling and recovery of all waste.
Which Joseph Mellot wine to serve with fish or seafood?
The Sauvignon Blancs of the Centre-Loire are made for the sea. A Sancerre white or a Pouilly-Fume elevate oysters, shellfish, grilled fish and sushi. With a goat cheese (crottin de Chavignol), Sancerre is the regional pairing par excellence. Quincy and Menetou-Salon white work wonders on briny starters.
Which Joseph Mellot wine to serve with meat?
The Pinot Noir reds, fine and fruity, are perfect with white meats, roast poultry, veal or fine charcuterie. Sancerre red and Menetou-Salon red also accompany a duck breast or mushrooms; the more generous Chateaumeillant enjoys grilled meats.
Which Joseph Mellot wine to serve as an aperitif?
A well-chilled Sancerre or Quincy white are perfect as an aperitif, lively and thirst-quenching. For summer, the Sancerre rose or the gris de Chateaumeillant, pale and generous, make a splash. Pouilly-sur-Loire (Chasselas), light and floral, is also a lovely little-known aperitif.
Which Joseph Mellot appellation offers the best value for money?
The satellite appellations of Sancerre offer excellent value for money: the Clos du Pressoir (Menetou-Salon), La Gaupiere (Coteaux du Giennois) and the Reuilly wines of Domaine Jean-Michel Sorbe (white, red, rose) are among the most accessible cuvees. You find the Joseph Mellot touch and the Centre-Loire style at a gentler price than the great Sancerres.
How long can you keep the wines of Joseph Mellot?
The Sauvignons (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, Quincy, Reuilly) are enjoyed young, within 2 to 4 years, for their freshness and minerality, the great cellar-worthy Sancerres able to evolve 5 to 8 years. The roses and Pouilly-sur-Loire are drunk within one or two years. The Pinot Noir reds are enjoyed within 3 to 5 years.
A Sancerre maison since 1513, 8 Centre-Loire AOCs, direct from the maison
Maison Joseph Mellot - Sancerre, Cher (18), Centre-Loire since 1513. 8 AOCs, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chasselas. HVE, organic, ISO 14001.
AOP Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, Pouilly-sur-Loire, Menetou-Salon, Quincy, Reuilly, Coteaux du Giennois and Chateaumeillant
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