Muscadet
There's the Muscadet region, which includes the whole family of AOC wines from the Nantes vineyards. And then there's the Muscadet AOC, an official appellation since 1937. This Muscadet stretches from the Atlantic to the gates of Anjou, from the Loire to the Vendée, and encompasses 1,300 hectares of vines. The mosaic of the AOC's subsoil, based on the Armorican massif and made up mainly of eruptive or sedimentary rocks such as gneiss, micaschist and gabbros
Fresh and light, Muscadet stands out from regional Muscadets and Crus du Muscadet: it has all the charms of youth. Muscadets are light, refreshing and fruity. They develop aromatic notes of white fruit on the palate, well balanced with the gentle bitterness of the grape variety.
- Colour : White
- Style : Dry white wines: Fresh and elegant
- Grape variety : Melon B
- Aroma : Lemony, mineral and fresh
Contents
Wine pairing
- White
Starter
Fresh oysters with lemon
Main course
Bream ceviche
Cheese
Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine
Dessert
Lemon sorbet
A pleasant surprise!
Tasting
- White
Appearance
Pale lobe with green highlights
Nose
Floral and fruity aromas
Palate
If they have been aged on lees, there is a lot of richness and suppleness. This method of ageing gives Muscadet's fresh wines a characteristic freshness and sparkle.
Conservation
Ideal temperature:
9 to 11°
Storage:
Up to 5 years
Location
At the western end of the Loire, the vineyard is bordered by Brittany to the north, the first hills of the Mauges and Bocage Vendéen to the east and southeast, the alluvial plain of the Marais Breton to the southwest, and the Atlantic coastal fringe of the Pays de Retz to the west.
To remember
There's the Muscadet region, which includes the whole family of AOC wines from the Nantes vineyards. And then there's the Muscadet AOC, an official appellation since 1937. This Muscadet stretches from the Atlantic to the gates of Anjou, from the Loire to the Vendée, and encompasses 1,300 hectares of vines. The mosaic of the AOC's subsoil, based on the Armorican Massif and made up mainly of eruptive or sedimentary rocks such as gneiss, micaschist and gabbros
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