Domaine Le Fay d'Homme, Muscadet, Terre de Gabbro Concrete Egg, Loire, France (150cl.), 2017

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

In another vineyard the near village of Monnières the soils are volcanic gabbro rocks and was planted between 32 and 45 years ago. Farmed organically and biodynamically.

Winemaking

After a light settling overnight by gravity, indigenous yeasts start the fermentation. The wine is aged on the lees in amphoras.

Tasting Note

Light yellow/gold. Earthy on the nose, with interesting minerality expressive of the Melon grape. Beautiful palate of pear, apples, lime over a gently rich mineral profile. Complex length.

Food Matching

Grilled shrimp, oysters, scallops, light salads and soft cheeses.