100% Melon de Bourgogne
Certified Sustainable - Terra Vitis
100 Pts Loire Valley Buyers Selection
 

Domaine de la Foliette

"L'Origine" Muscadet

Aromas of white flowers, green apple and citrus fruits and mineral notes. Smooth yet crisp taste on the palate with all elements in harmony.

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Appellation

Muscadet Sèvre et Maine DOC

Vineyard

Four acres of vines planted with 6.5' width between the rows in order to facilitate the tillage and limit the impact on the environment. Soils made up of schists, mica schists, amphibolite and orthogneiss.

Vinification

This wine is a blend of three kind of soils, the plots being harvested at different stages of ripeness. Very gentle pneumatic pressing. Light racking of the must after one night decanting. Vinification in stainless steel tanks. Monitoring and regulating of temperatures. A minimum of 6 months of maturing on its fine lees. Blending takes place in the spring when bottling after several tasting sessions directly from the tanks.

Pairing

To be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif, with seafood and fish. Classically paired with oysters!

Serving

Serve between 44-50°F.

Certifications

Sustainably certified by Terra Vitis