Le Fay d'Homme, Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine, Nantais, Loire, France, 2024

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

The estate is fully certified in organic and biodynamic farming. For the 2024 vintage, they have created a one-off cuvée, simply named “2024”. Given the very low yields, it unites the finest plots from their three great terroirs: gneiss, orthogneiss, and gabbro.

Winemaking

Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, ensuring a natural expression of the fruit and terroir. Ageing takes place in a combination of cement and stainless steel vats, preserving freshness and purity while allowing the wine to develop balance and texture. Bottling was completed at the estate on 17 June 2025.

Tasting Note

Pale lemon in colour, this wine opens with delicate aromas of citrus, green apple, and a hint of sea spray. The palate is fresh and lively, with bright acidity and a clean, mineral-driven finish.

Food Matching

Oysters or shellfish. Other strong pairings are grilled sardines, mussels marinière, or a simple goat’s cheese.