Guide to Wine Podcast: Episode 75

My Trip to France: Muscadet 101

Air Date: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

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Ever wondered how the Melon grape from Burgundy transformed into the acclaimed Muscadet wines of Nantes?

While in France, we visited Nantes! Located in the westernmost part of the Loire Valley, it is also home to the Muscadet region. Muscadet has some of the most intriguing, affordable and delectable grapes, primarily crafted from the Melon grape. 

I’m diving into the grape, Melon, which is known for producing high-acidity wines. We’ll discuss how this grape unexpectedly found its perfect home in Nantes and what gives it a distinctive, refreshing character.

I’m also sharing my personal tasting notes from our amazing tasting experience at historic winery, Domaine Landron. 
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So, if you are curious about Muscadet wines, their unique terroir, and the fact that these wines are just stupid good, this episode is for you!

Episode Highlights:

• Where is the Muscadet region
• What grape comes from Muscadet
• Melon’s characteristics
• Overview of subregions of Muscadet - Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu, Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire, and Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
• How the soil affects the wine
• Sur Lie process
• Why Melon de Bourgogne is now Melon B
• Tasting notes from my trip to France
• History of Domaine Landron
• My tasting notes of Amphibolite 2023, La Louvetrie 2022, Clos la Cariziere 2023, Les Houx 2021, Le Fief du Breil 2020, Haute Tradition 2018, Melonix, and Atmospheres
• What food pairs perfectly with Muscadet wine

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