Jerome Bretaudeau Muscadet Granit Clos Des Perrières 2020

Region: Loire Valley, Franc 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 in the late 1980s Terroir: Rocky soils of granite and white/pink quartz Viticulture: Certified organic (since 2012) and biodynamic (Biodyvin, as of 2020) Vinification: Indigenous