Mostly very modestly priced and well out of fashion, Muscadet is nevertheless one of the unsung treasures of the wine world. The relatively neutral, lightly-flavoured Melon de Bourgogne variety, cultivated at the Atlantic mouth of the Loire river, makes a wine that is the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of steaming mussels. Look for examples like this Hauts Pemions which are sur lie; the lees aging brings an extra textural richness as a reward. (NT 11/10/19)

Producer

Hauts Pemions

Origin

Monnieres, Pays Nantais, Loire FRANCE

Colour

white

Wine Style

dry

Dominant Grape

Melon de Bourgogne

Closure Style

screw cap

Maturity

drink or keep

Bottle Size

75cl

Case Quantity

6

Wine Score