Domaine des Herbauges, Muscadet Sur Lie, Côtes de Grandlieu, La Roche Blanche, Loire, France, 2023

Producer Profile

Julia Harding has described the wines of Domaine des Herbauges as “elegant and balanced”.

Winemaker Jérôme is as committed to this as he is to the sustainability of his vineyards. Once harvested, he ferments at low temperatures to conserve the natural aromas of the fruit, then matures the wine on the lees from 8 to 14 months with regular bâtonnage. Bottling takes place straight after fermentation, leaving the wine with a light, natural spritz.

Viticulture

Vines aged around 45 to 70 years old are grow in a 6 hectare vineyard, on rocky, schist soil with quartz and flint pebbles. Managed with sustainable agriculture practices.

Winemaking

Fermented at low temperatures conserving the aromas of the must, then matured on the lees ‘sur lie’ from 8 to 14 months with regular bâtonnage. Bottling is straight from the fermentation lees, leaving a light natural spritz.

Tasting Note

With a deep, golden colour, this is a charming, full-bodied, Muscadet that expresses beautiful minerality, honey and grapefruit notes. The palate is punctuated by flattering lemon with a light crisp finish. The perfect aperitif.

Food Matching

Excellent aperitif. Pair with delicate salmon, seafood dishes, mature goats cheese or Asian cuisine.