Overview
The Loire's Atlantic gateway. Muscadet sur lie aged on lees produces dry, saline whites of surprising depth. The best — aged 24–36 months — rival fine Chablis in mineral intensity.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Pale lemon-green
- Nose
- Lemon, Green apple, Pear, Saline and Yeast.
- Palate
- Bone-dry, saline, lees-aged Atlantic white. Generally very light-bodied, crisp acidity, dry, with a medium finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Very Light1/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Moderate2/5
Grapes
Melon de Bourgogne
Aromas And Notes
LemonGreen applePearSea spraySalineYeastChalkStone
Terroir
Atlantic maritime — mild, wet, strongly ocean-influenced.
GneissGraniteGabbro
Food Pairings
OystersMoules marinièresGrilled sardinesSeafood platter
Notable Producers
- Domaine de la Louvetrie, founded 1964 - Amphibolite Nature