This Muscadet Sèvre et Maine from Pépière, made from Melon de Bourgogne, is a dry and refreshing white wine. It offers citrus notes, pronounced minerality, and a savory finish, ideal for seafood.
France - Loire Valley Dry Still White Wine Melon de Bourgogne
Pépière Monnières-Saint Fiacre - 2020 750 ml
38.40 €
Colour
Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections
Bouquet
Citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit, green apple, white flowers, mineral and saline hints
Taste
Fresh, dry and savory, with vibrant acidity and pronounced minerality leading to a long, clean finish
Alcohol content
12.5% ABV
Type of glass
Medium-sized white wine glass
Pairings
Ideal with oysters, raw or cooked seafood, grilled fish, crustaceans, and fresh goat cheese
Refinement
Aged on lees (sur lie) for several months in concrete or stainless steel tanks, lending complexity and softness
Vinification
Soft pressing of the grapes, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete or steel tanks at controlled temperatures