Muscadet

Description: A classic expression of chalky Sancerre terroir – crisp, dry, flinty, & with lovely subtle flavors of nettles, snappy grapefruit, and a hint of yeast & complexity from the lees. Just a really superb Muscadet with a long, fresh aftertaste. Appellation: Muscadet Sèvre et MaineArea of Production: 4 hectareGrapes: Melon de BourgogneVintage: 2019Vineyard: Integrated viticultureBottle Style: AlsaceWinemaker: Guillaume GirardSoil: LimestoneAlcohol content: 12.5% ...

Notes: Founded by Michel Brégeon and run today by Fred Lailler, this historic domaine helped to redefine Muscadet as we know it thanks to Michel's crusading efforts throughout his career. Over the years, he became an ardent defender of the Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine terroir, the most highly regarded of the seven appellations in the Pays Nantais. Thanks to his deep understanding of the nuances of the land, he played the game much differently than the region’s caves cooperatives and négociants,...