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| Drinking window: Drink between 2014 and 2021 (based on 6 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 10 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 1/16/2017 & rated 90 points: Double-blind Tasting (Weygandt Wines - Washington, D.C.): Aromas: austere, chalk, lime, sea salt, crusty mineral. Palate: So much saline, limes and lemons drizzled with chalk.
Guess: 2010 Muscadet Granit (1198 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 2/24/2013 & rated 88 points: MuscaDay 2013 (Tom's House - Washington, DC): Aromas of crushed sea shells, salted lime and brisk minerals. The palate is spritzy and rich with melon shell, lemon curd and sea brine flavors. Rich, but very tangy. (2797 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 7/12/2012 & rated 89 points: Mostly Loire Wines (Weygandt Wines - Washington, D.C.): This wine was not tasted blind, but I like to think I would've guessed it as a muscadet because it's just so classic. Aromas of lemon-lime, sea shells, white flowers and a bit of potpourri. The palate is zippy with acid, showing lots of lemons, melon rind and even a bit of pineapple. Focused, mineral-driven, yet creamy at the same time. Gorgeous finish. This wine will improve with a few years, but it's so clean and refreshing right now. (2896 views) | | | Tasted by jahlove on 4/24/2012: Delicious as before. Even on day 3 it's still singing. Good stuff. (2499 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 2/11/2012 & rated 89 points: Thirsty Saturday (Washington, D.C.): Man, I love muscadet, and this is why. The nose is vibrant and zesty with lemon-lime, minerals and crushed rocks. The palate is lively, with a jolt of lime juice, some brie rind and melon peel. Delicious, bring on the fish and chips. (2667 views) | | | Tasted by tooch on 9/30/2011: Another stellar bottle with wonderful aromatics and a briny-ness on the palate that is addicting. (1880 views) | | | Tasted by jahlove on 9/29/2011: Fantastic bottle of wine. Everything you could ask for out of this varietal and this region. Right out of the fridge it's just too cold to enjoy. But get it up to room temp and this baby just hums with energy. The nose is a glorious monument to the striking mineral streak found only in this grape, grown in this place. Picture fresh squeezed lemon juice cascading over a totem of stone. Now add a dozen raw oysters from the PNW perched on a bed of seaweed and ice and you've basically have what amounts to a wet dream, at least in my world. A hit of grapefruit strikes the mid to back end of the palate, leaving the mouth wanting for....well, food. Alas, my passion for wine is revealed. I like wines that induce an emotional response...in my belly that is. (921 views) | | | Tasted by tooch on 9/22/2011: Incredible cut and focus on this mineral driven Muscadet. In additional to the minerals, this has a really polished lemon component that brings a lot of lift and acidity. Had this alongside some sushi and couldn't have asked for a better pairing. (780 views) |
| Melon de BourgogneMelon de Bourgogne or Melon is a variety of white grape grown primarily in the Loire Valley region of France. It is also grown in North America. It is best known through its use in the white wine Muscadet.
In the U.S., Federal law prevents "Muscadet" from being used for American-produced wine; only the full name of the grape, or the shortened "Melon" can be used.
Source: WikipediaVieilles Vignes Old Vine/Vieilles Vignes (Wikipedia)France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comLoire Valley Vins du Val de Loire (Interprofession des Vins du Val de Loire)
Jancis Robinson vintage reports
Wine Spectator vintage reports
Wine Scholar Guild vintage reports
2016 vintage:
"Quality and concentration is good, with Chenin Blanc being particularly noteworthy in 2016 while Sancerre is thought to be the best of the Sauvignon Blanc appellations. Cabernet Franc is 'delicious, ripe and fruity' according to Loire courtier Chris Hardy." - Jancis Roninson
2017 vintage reports:
Jancis Robinson
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"2018 wines will not be typical of the Loire rather they will have the characteristics of wines from much further south" - Philippe Gilbert
2019 vintage:
Academie du Vin report
"the warm 2019 vintage is characterised by a surprising freshness" - Jim Budd
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