Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur Lie - Domaine de la Potardiere
CERTIFICATION HVE
Muscadet is our favourite wine with a fresh attack and delicate aromas.
Grape variety: 100% Melon de Bourgogne.
Terroir: The highest vineyards that produce this wine are located on a gentle slope, on grounds volcanic rocks called serpentinite. The vines are cultivated with care and their production per hectare is reduced at 50 hl. Most of our vines grow on a silty and sandy soil.
Vinification: at low temperature (between 13°C and 15°C) to keep the aromas of the must. The vinification is tailored to the plot: all the tanks are unique and an expression of the soil, the age of the vine and the knowledge of the winemaker.
Maturation: 6 months minimum on the lees with regular “bâtonnages”. It provides more intense aromas and complexity, and improves the mouthfeel.
Tasting notes:
-Colour: Pale gold with green tones.
-Aroma: Floral and fruity aromas, generally with mineral notes
-Flavour: dry yet refreshing, balanced, smooth, and harmonious.
Alcoholic content:12 % by vol - Sugar : 2 g/l Acidity: 4g/l - Serving temperature: 10°C.
The wine matches perfectly with oysters, scallops, sea food in general, fish (especially sushi).
Vintage 2012 : Prix d’excellence des Vinalies, Decanter Vintage 2013 : Gold Medal Concours General Agricole de Paris, Grand Prix d’excellence des Vinalies, Hachette Wine guide Vintage 2014 : Bronze Medal Concours General Agricole de Paris, Hachette Wine Guide Vintage 2015 : Gold Medal Concours General Agricole de Paris, Hachette Wine Guide