Melon Blanc 'Vendange Nocturne', Domaine de la Combe NV
France, Loire Valley
Single Price:
£13.50
Mixed 6 Price:
£12.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
A light, vibrant and crisp Muscadet (in all but name) from the lower Loire valley near Nantes.
The lowdown:
A single vineyard organic wine. Melon Blanc is the grape and because winemaker Pierre-Henri Gadais has decided to put this on the label it means that he can't call it Muscadet, though it is. Unlike the more well know 'sur Lie' style of Muscadet 'Vendange Nocturne' does not spend times on its lees and is bottled earlier in the December after the harvest, rather than the following Spring. Stone and citrus fruits with a touch of salinity and sprtiz on the finish.
The Producer:
Domaine de la Combe in the village of Saint-Fiâcre-sur-Maine just to the south on Nantes near the where the Loire meets the Altantic ocean, is nestled in the cradle of the Muscadet appellation between the two rivers of Sèvre and Maine. The slopes of these river valleys give the vines a unique exposure and, after centuries of erosion, they grow on a terroir that leads to Saint-Fiâcre being considered one of the best places for Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. Wines are made from vines some of which were planted in 1950's - a rarity in the area as most are dug up after 40 years. After working in vineyards across the world, Pierre-Henri Gadais returned in 2016 to take over the Domaine from his father Christophe. Passionate about the expression of terroir and protecting the environment, Pierre-Henri has converted the vineyard to organic viticulture.
When to drink:
A refreshing white that works perfectly as an aperitif or with shellfish and seafood.
Suitable for Vegans, Organic
A light, vibrant and crisp Muscadet (in all but name) from the lower Loire valley near Nantes.
The lowdown:
A single vineyard organic wine. Melon Blanc is the grape and because winemaker Pierre-Henri Gadais has decided to put this on the label it means that he can't call it Muscadet, though it is. Unlike the more well know 'sur Lie' style of Muscadet 'Vendange Nocturne' does not spend times on its lees and is bottled earlier in the December after the harvest, rather than the following Spring. Stone and citrus fruits with a touch of salinity and sprtiz on the finish.
The Producer:
Domaine de la Combe in the village of Saint-Fiâcre-sur-Maine just to the south on Nantes near the where the Loire meets the Altantic ocean, is nestled in the cradle of the Muscadet appellation between the two rivers of Sèvre and Maine. The slopes of these river valleys give the vines a unique exposure and, after centuries of erosion, they grow on a terroir that leads to Saint-Fiâcre being considered one of the best places for Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. Wines are made from vines some of which were planted in 1950's - a rarity in the area as most are dug up after 40 years. After working in vineyards across the world, Pierre-Henri Gadais returned in 2016 to take over the Domaine from his father Christophe. Passionate about the expression of terroir and protecting the environment, Pierre-Henri has converted the vineyard to organic viticulture.
When to drink:
A refreshing white that works perfectly as an aperitif or with shellfish and seafood.
Suitable for Vegans, Organic
Details
| Categories | Wine / White Wine / Crisp & Fresh Whites |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Grape Variety | Melon de Bourgogne |
| Vintage | NV |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 11% |
| Organic/Biodynamic | Organic |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegan |
| Low Sulphites | Yes |
| SKU | CO4818WN |
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