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Chateau De Chasseloir Muscadet 2004
Fruity - Apple, pear, a little citrus and some sea foam on the palate.
At the western end of the Loire Valley, where the river meets the ocean, youll find the region known as Muscadet. The wines produced here are known for their minerality, salinity, low alcohol, and light and crisp flavors that make them an ideal pairing for local seafood. The largest and most famous appellation within Muscadet is Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine. This appellation is named for the two rivers that run through it: the Sèvre and the Maine. Soil is the defining characteristic of Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine: sand, limestone and schist dominate the landscape. ! Domaine des Corbillières Touraine Sauvignon, 2007Unti Vineyards Rosé, 2006 Chereau Carre Muscadet Chateau De Chasseloir, 2007 May 22, 2008 by tomdelorme This wine is from the region of Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine. Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Main is collection of vineyards, scattered between 23 communes around the confluence of the Sèvre and Maine rivers as they flow towards the Loire. This region produces 81% of the Muscadet and many contend this region produces the best Muscadet. Muscadet once held a reputation of being (at best) an early-drinking, neutral foil for seafood and (at worst) a bland, tasteless, light and watery drink. Muscadet may not be considered one of the elite white wines of France, but they are gaining greater recognition as U.S. consumers search for value in the wake of a falling dollar and the quality of the wines has also improved. The fruit is cultivated with great care, using biodynamic methods. The wines are true to place and considered to be terroir-driven. The terroir is largely sandy, although there are areas that feature clay, granite, schist and gneiss (a common metamorphic rock often associated with granite).
The Chereau Carre Muscadet Chateau De Chasseloir is pale straw in color. Very bright and fresh aromatics with lots of stone fruits, sour apple and citrus on the nose. Apple, pear, a little citrus and some sea foam on the palate. Loaded with crisp, lively acidity and nice minerality and a clean finish. A solid Muscadet and an example of a quality white wine at $8 a bottle and a perfect summer wine that screams for raw oysters or clams.
While this wont change your life it is a very good wine and a tremendous value. Food friendly at 12% alcohol. Imported by Monsiue Touton Selection Ltd.
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Vintage: 2004
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
SKU: 21634
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