Domaine de la Combe Reserve Personelle (Vieilles Vignes), Muscadet Sevre & Maine Sur Lie is a true muscadet with real breadth, depth and complexity.
The vineyard lies in Saint-Fiâcre on one of the Nantais' best sites. Here the soils are layered with orthogneiss, a cracked, mineral-rich rock through which the vine roots weave and nourish the vine. This 'Vieilles Vignes' (Old Vines) cuvée is made from Nelly Marzellau's oldest, 45 year old vines - a rarity for Muscadet where most are dug up after 40 years. Made traditionally at this small estate, the grapes were hand-picked, lightly pressed to keep all the delicacy and purity of flavour, and fermented at cool temperatures to preserve aromas. The older vine wines need longer on their fine lees - five months in fact - and so are not bottled until a year after harvest in October.
Surprisingly rich on the nose. Flinty, lightly mineral with yellow appley fruit and real texture and interest on the palate. The old vine fruit adds amazing depth and mineral complexity to this fresh, savoury wine that has so much more to it than you might expect from Muscadet.
This wine is a true French classic and makes a perfect match for fish and shellfish.
Please note: All case wine orders can take between 7-10 days for delivery.
Country: France
Region: Loire
Grape: Melon de Bourgogne 100%
Volume: 6 x 75cl
ABV: 12%
Vintage: 2020
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
