Jérôme Bretaudeau Muscadet Gabbro "Clos des Bouquinardières" 2021

 Region: Loire Valley, France Appellation: Muscadet Color/Style: White Wine Grapes: Melon de Bourgogne We have long admired the passion, curiosity and experimentation happening chez Jérôme Bretaudeau, a small estate based in Gétigné in the Muscadet region. From his meticulous farming in the vineyards - where classic Melon de Bourgogne vines grow alongside Chardonnay, Savagnin, Pinot Noir and Merlot to his work in the cellar - a kaleidoscope of stainless steel vats, casks, barrels, concrete eggs and amphora that implies someone constantly pushing the limits of what’s possible in this region. His range of wines are a fascinating interpretation of the gabbro, granite and gneiss terroirs, offering just the right balance between ripe fruit and mineral expression. Variety: Melon de Bourgogne Vine Age: Planted from the 1970s to the 1990s Terroir: Multiple hillside parcels on silt and sand soils with lots of gabbro rocks (igneous volcanic) Viticulture: Certified organic (since 2012) and b