Domaine de la Pépière 'La Pepie' 2023 Muscadet Sevre et Maine Pays Nantais

750ml bottle

12% abv

Shows a very pale gold color and ripe floral aromas with dried pear, quince, fines herbes, grapefruit, and stone. The palate is round and refreshing, a bit of depth, with wet stone, pear, tart citrus, almond, and mineral flavors. The finish is long and clean with citrus, a hint of anise, and saline minerals. This is a bright and refreshing Muscadet, with a bit more weight and density due to the warm, dry conditions of the vintage.

100% Melon de Bourgogne. 

Classic Muscadet, primarily from granite soils with a small percentage on gneiss. The core of the "La Pépie" Sur Lie bottling is the 10-hectare heart of the Pépière estate, which is part of the Clisson cru in the tiny commune of Pépière near the winery; there is also a significant percentage of their cru Château Thébaud fruit, as well as some purchased fruit from a nearby organic farmer friend in the mix.

Farming is certified-organic or Biodynamic and the harvest is by hand. The 2023 "Pepie" is particularly delicious and will pair perfectly with oysters, grilled fish, roast chicken, many Asian cuisines, and mild goat cheeses.