AOC Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
The Vines
This 45 year old vineyard of the Melon de Bourgogne variety is planted on the Micaschiste of the Landreau.
Terroir
Located in the AOC Muscadet, the Landreau region’s proximity to the Atlantic ocean creates a cooling effect for the vines, adding freshness and increased acidity. The Micashist makes rich muscadet that can be enjoyed young opposed to granite soil which makes a tighter Muscadet with intense minerality.
Vinification
After picking, the grapes are pressed and fermentation is carried out at 20° C using only indigenous yeast. Melon de Bourgogne acquires its flavors from ageing on lees for 8 months. We stir the lees very intensely at the beginning, and then the intensity is decreased month after month. This process adds more richness and length to the wine.
Tasting Notes
Salty and peachy on the nose with great definition. Very clean, fresh and round. Good intensity. Slight tangerine tang to the finish, adding cleanliness and precision. Good length.
Food Pairings
Seafood like mussels, oysters and crab.