See also part 1 – crus de foudre and part 2 – a manifesto for Muscadet.
Here are a selection of tasting notes, taken on my recent visit to the region, which encapsulate the spirit of Muscadet. They cover various soil types, prices and styles – but manage to retain an essence of origin that defines them as Muscadet.
They are presented in order of producer (sur)name.
Apple and lemon sherbet fruit, plus a truly palpable salty...
Goulaine is currently a lieu-dit, but lined up to be a cru. 18...
Sur lie, but not labelled as such. Crab apple, attractive...
Tank sample. Apple and fresh yeasty bread on the nose; very...
From Goulaine, a cru communal-in-waiting. Impressive saline...
18 months on lees. Bready, yeasty, apple. Lots of concentration...
Fresh, lively, malty character. Pure apple fruit with a lovely...
61 months on lees. A bold and successful style. Apple, smoke...
Green apple with lots of floral blossom character. Smooth...
15% aged in oak, 18 months on lees. Creamy and with significant...
