Good things come to those who wait! This 2015 vintage spent 9 years on the lees and just disgorged late summer 2025. The balance is very impressive, fresh fruits still lead the palate, supported by toasty lees and tertiary development. Special stuff!

Perhaps one of the best value wines in our portfolio, DB visited the estate after a recommendation from a friend (who happens to be an MS), upon contacting the estate we learned that the proprietor had retired and handed the reigns over to Nicolas and Aurélie – Domaine la Melotine was born. The 15 hectare estate is rooted in the clay-and-flint soils of Reugny, boasting vines nearly a century old.

INTRODUCING Domaine la Melotine:

In the northeastern Vouvray appellation, Aurélie and Nicolas run Domaine La Melotine, their 15-hectare estate rooted in the clay-and-flint soils of Reugny. The husband-and-wife duo bring complementary backgrounds to their craft: Nicolas left his corporate career to study winemaking, later spending over ten years as cellar master in Sancerre before the couple found their home in Vouvray. Aurélie, whose background is in sales and logistics, joined him in pursuing their shared dream.

The estate’s vines, some approaching 100 years old, are tended with deep respect for their natural environment. Every decision in the vineyard and cellar reflects a desire to work in harmony with nature, allowing the terroir to shine through. Domaine La Mélotine is HEV certified, practicing sustainable viticulture that protects biodiversity, limits pesticide and fertiliser use, and preserves water resources.

In the cellar, patience defines their approach. Minimal intervention and long lees ageing allow each cuvée to reveal its character in full. The result is a range of wines that capture both the purity of place and the quiet dedication of the people behind them.