Muscadet Coteaux de La Loire Sur Lie 'Escapades' 2021
Muscadet Coteaux de La Loire Sur Lie 'Escapades' 2021 is a dry, light-bodied white from Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet, France), in the crisp, dry whites style. Acidity is very high; oak influence is none. Good with oysters, shellfish, white fish, salad.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine de la Pepiere Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Les Gras Moutons 2023 Domaine de la Pepiere · Loire | £13.60 | |||
| Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie, Domaine de la Chauvinière 2025 Jéremie Huchet · Loire | £13.50 | |||
| Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie, Tradition, Domaine Girard 2025 Domaine Girard · Loire | £13.20 | |||
| Domaine des Herbauges, Muscadet Sur Lie Côtes de Grandlieu, La Roche Blanche 2025 Domaine des Herbauges · Loire | £14.90 |
Château de l'Aujardière has been operated by the Lebrin family since 1850 and was installed on an old manor estate dating back to 1650. The vineyard has obtained the ‘high environmental value’ level 3 certification due to the high level of biodiversity and very low use of chemical aids in the vineyard. The winemaker today is Olivier Lebrin, who’s approach in the vineyard is to promote the natural protection of the vines and a balanced ecosystem that sustains rich, living soils, resulting in nuanced and expressive wines. The wine is fermented with indigenous as well as selected yeasts to emphasise its unique terroir. The wine is then matured in contact with the fine lees, or ‘sur lie’, in underground tanks for at least six months for added complexity, mouthfeel and freshness. The nose expresses aromas of white peach and pear with floral notes. On the palate the wine has a supple mouthfeel and a long finish.