Proprietor Marc Ollivier's Muscadet-sur-Lie has lees contact until the time of bottling, generally in late May. This particular bottle is a very-old-vine cuvée of Muscadet from a single-plot vineyard in schist, the Clos des Briords. These are among the oldest vines in his estate (they were planted in 1930) and they enjoy a particularly good exposition. Ripening is slower, and the longer hang-time before harvest allows for optimal maturity to be reached. Because of the soil and greater concentration achieved with old vines, the Clos des Briords is a more powerful wine that most Muscadets. It is very mineral and quite austere in its youth, rather than fruity and light. Over a few months, or even years, it develops much complexity.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2008 Bernier Chardonnay Vins du Pays Jardin de la France $6.99
Deligeroy Cremant de Loire Brut $11.99
2009 Michel Delhommeau "Harmonie" Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie $12.99
2008 Patient Cottat "Le Grand Caillou" Sauvignon Blanc $10.99
2008 Domaine Cherrier & Fils Sancerre $16.99
