Domaine le Fay d’Homme, Muscadet Selection Terre de Gabbro, Nantais, Loire, France, 2021

Producer Profile

Nestled in the heart of the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation, Domaine Fay d’Homme is a family affair: the craft of winemaking has been passed on from generation to generation of the Caillé family for decades.

In 1986, Vincent Caillé took the lead in running the family vineyard’s operations, since when he has produced premium quality wines of the highest standard, combining low intervention and traditional methods that truly express the local Muscadet Sevre et Maine terroir. Terre de Gneiss and Terre de Gabbro, made in association with Christelle Guibert, are examples of wonderful modern Muscadets rooted in the terroir produced using a combination of traditional and biodynamic viticultural practices with exceptional quality as their overriding goal.

Viticulture

Gabbro is a phaneritic (coarse-grained), mafic intrusive igneous rock formed from the slow cooling of magnesium-rich and iron-rich magma into a holocrystalline mass deep beneath the Earth's surface.

Winemaking

The grapes are typically harvested by hand and undergo a gentle pressing to extract the juice. Fermentation is conducted in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, preserving the purity and freshness of the fruit. The wine is typically aged on its lees in stainless steel tanks for a period of time, allowing for a complex and nuanced flavour profile. This process can contribute to the wine's texture, body, and overall character.

Tasting Note

A pale gold hue with green reflections. The nose offers aromas of white fruits, acacia, and subtle aniseed notes. On the palate, it is rich and aromatic, with a mineral-driven finish and a touch of salinity.

Food Matching

Beurre blanc, white meats, and cheeses. Its crisp acidity and minerality also complement vegetable dishes and light salads.