Muscadet Sévre et Maine sur Lie “La Louvetrie” (2021) - Domaines Landron
This wine comes from a French region known for producing high-quality white wines, the Loire. It is made using the "sur lie" technique, which means ageing the wine on its lees for a period of time to give it added complexity and structure. The 2021 vintage was particularly favourable, producing a wine with a perfect balance between acidity and freshness.
Muscadet Sévre et Maine sur Lie “La Louvetrie” (2021) - Domaines Landron
Type: Vino Bianco
Appellation: Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie AOC
Grape variety: Muscadet
Vintage: 2021
Winery: Domaines Landron
Alcohol: 12%
The appellation: Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie AOC
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie AOC is a dry, vibrant white wine produced in the Atlantic Loire, in the heart of the Pays Nantais, where the rivers Sèvre Nantaise and Maine meet before flowing into the Loire. This wine is made from a single variety, Melon de Bourgogne, and is famous for its sea-breeze freshness, its cutting minerality and the creamy texture given by ageing on the fine lees (sur lie).
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Who makes it: Domaines Landron
The Landron saga begins in 1945, when Pierre and Julien bought rural land in the Nantais and turned it into vineyards, laying the foundations of an estate that would grow to 48 ha run by Jo Landron, today the true flagship of organic-biodynamic Muscadet.
Find out more about Domaines LandronThe vine of Muscadet Sévre et Maine sur Lie “La Louvetrie”
Muscadet
Muscadet is a dry, light white wine from the Pays Nantais region, in the Atlantic Loire, in north-western France. It is made exclusively from the Melon de Bourgogne variety, not very aromatic but extraordinarily good at expressing freshness, minerality and salinity. The name “Muscadet” is often misunderstood: it has nothing to do with Muscat, but probably derives from the term “musqué”, referring to the wine’s initial aromatic impression.
Find out moreMuscadet Sévre et Maine sur Lie “La Louvetrie”: the Nantes area
Nantes
Nantes, at the far western end of the Loire Valley, is the heart of the Muscadet wine area, famous the world over for its dry, saline and fresh white wines made mainly from Melon de Bourgogne.This area, strongly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, boasts a mild oceanic climate, with frequent rain and sea breezes, and varied soils: granite, gneiss, mica schist and sand, which give the wines a mineral profile and great drinkability. The planted area stretches south and east of the city of Nantes, along the rivers Loire, Sèvre Nantaise and Maine, and is home to some of the most important AOCs for the French Atlantic whites.
Find out more about NantesClimate: Oceanic
Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)
Soil: Rocky / granite
Geographical setting: Estuary
Profile of Muscadet Sévre et Maine sur Lie “La Louvetrie”
Primary aromas: Citrus, Mineral
Secondary aromas: citrus, minerals, Marine and iodine notes
Tertiary aromas: Yeast
Tasting notes: The wine shows a bright straw-yellow colour, very inviting. On the nose, notes of white fruit and citrus are immediately apparent, enriched by mineral and briny shades typical of its origin. In the mouth it is fresh and savoury, with good structure and a persistent finish. Its balanced acidity makes it a versatile wine, able to accompany a variety of dishes. Completing the tasting experience is a slightly toasty aftertaste, which enhances the complexity of this sip. The 2021 vintage confirms its high quality, expressing all the distinctive traits of the grape variety and of the terroir.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Light |
| Acidity | Medium-high |
| Tannin | Absent |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Media |
| Colour | Pale straw yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
Winemaking methods used for Muscadet Sévre et Maine sur Lie “La Louvetrie”
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreAlcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts is a winemaking technique that brings out the authenticity of a place and the natural expression of the grape. In this process the must ferments thanks to the wild yeasts present on the grape skins and in the cellar environment, with no cultured yeasts added. It reflects a craft, sustainable philosophy aimed at highlighting the unique character of the terroir.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Muscadet Sévre et Maine sur Lie “La Louvetrie”
In stainless steel
Ageing in stainless steel is a winemaking practice aimed at preserving the freshness, aromatic integrity and varietal purity of the wine. It is used above all for white, rosé and young red wines, but also for light, easy-drinking reds that do not require maturation in wood. Stainless steel vessels are inert and impermeable to oxygen, so they do not interact with the wine: this makes it possible to bring out the fruity, floral and mineral component of the grape and of the terroir.
Find out moreTime on the lees for Muscadet Sévre et Maine sur Lie “La Louvetrie”
- Medium (7–18 months)