New to the UK! Husband-and-wife duo Nicolas and Aurélie approach all wines with patience, respect and observation. Their Vouvray Brut spends 24 months on lees—well past the minimum—giving it real texture and finesse. Fruity and floral, with notes of fresh pear and crisp apple, a touch of honey, and a lovely mineral finish. Refreshing, well-balanced, and quietly elegant. The ideal aperitif! –Jennifer Bui

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.