Fresh and beady with mineral, floral, and fresh melon aromas emerging, with a long finish. WINEMAKER François Verdier APPELLATION Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie GRAPE VARIETAL 100% Melon de Bourgogne TERROIR Gabbro rocks, vines are between 45-55 years old. WINEMAKING Pressing in a pneumatic press, a 2-day maceration, and slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 3 weeks. Aged on lees for 9 months. FOOD PAIRING Pairs well with all shellfish and seafood. ALCOHOL CONTENT 12% Technical Sheet PDF
Still young, this wine promises great potential. It has a rich character, full of white fruits that are laced with orange zest and spice. Fresh and crisp while full in the mouth, it will be better in a few months. 92 Points by Wine & Spirits and 91 Points by Wine Enthusiast. WINEMAKER Christophe Gadais APPELLATION Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur Lie GRAPE VARIETAL Melon de Bourgogne TERROIR These 9-acres of “Vieilles Vignes” are rooted in two-mica gneiss soils, the vines are more than 50 years old. VITICULTURE & VINIFICATION Following a cold static settling of 12 hours without selected yeast, only wild …
Fruity and immediately accessible, this is a crisp and delicious wine. It is lively with citrus acidity and bright with a tangy texture. The wine finishes with a salty, mineral aftertaste. 88 Points by Wine Enthusiast. WINEMAKER Christophe Gadais APPELLATION Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur Lie GRAPE VARIETAL 100% Melon de Bourgogne TERROIR The 13-hectare single vineyard of “Domaine de la Tourmaline” is rooted in two-mica gneiss soils. The wines are around 40 years old. VITICULTURE & VINIFICATION Following a cold static settling of 12 Hours, the use of carefully selected yeast allows for a slow fermentation (which lasts 3 weeks 64-68F). Then this …