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Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur lie

Light-bodied white
Light-bodied white

Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur lie

Muscadet Sèvre et Maine is a classic and renowned white wine from western end of the Loire Valley, close to the city of Nantes, in France, made exclusively from the Melon de Bourgogne grape.

Despite having quite neutral profile, this dry and light wine is celebrated for its crisp acidity, minerality, and fresh citrus notes, often with a hint of sea breeze.

This wine is the best example, aged "sur lie", meaning wine is left in contact with the lees (dead yeast cells), which adds a creamy texture and enhances complexity with subtle yeasty flavor.

Muscadet Sèvre et Maine is the most widely produced sub-appellation of Muscadet, accounting for about 80% of the region's output, making it both popular and accessible.

  • Continent:Europe
  • Country:France
  • Region:Loire
  • Class:Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
  • Grapes:Melon de Bourgogne

Taste

  • Aroma:Apple, bread dough, lemon grass, lime
  • Flavor:Bisquit, citrus, honeydew melon, yellow apple
  • Nuances:Herbs, flowers, mineral

Body (1-4): Light bodied

1

Sweetness (1-4): Dry

1

Acidity (1-4): Very high

4

Flavor intensity (1-5):

3

Foodfriendliness (1-5):

5
  • Complexity:Complex
  • Persistence:Long
  • Texture:Creamy
  • Depth:Basic

Other information

  • Alcohol:12.00%
  • Color:Yellow pale
  • Pricing:Popular premium
  • Quality:Proper structure