what a deal on a classic & salty white to pair with oysters
granite soil, steep slope with north east exposition, Viticulture is sustainable with some organic experimentation. Elevage was on the lees.
From a single parcel of 40-year-old vines overlooking the confluence of the Sèvre and Maine, enclosed space surrounded by trees, 3 ha plot, cooler microclimate in this warmer region
The wine shows grace and elegance with a little more weight than is typical of the region. Salinity, green apple, mineral and citrus flavors with bright acidity.
The Navineaux is rich in amphibolite, a type of metamorphic rock that imparts distinctive minerality to the wines from that region.
region: Muscadet, Loire, France
varietal: Melon de Bourgogne
style: oyster white
farming/cellar: sustainable, practicing organic,
pairing oysters! fresh light seafood dishes.