Muscadet Wine Guide: Taste, Grape & Sur Lie Explained
Muscadet is a dry white wine from the Loire Valley near Nantes, made from Melon de Bourgogne. It is usually fresh and lively, with citrus, orchard fruit and sometimes a saline finish.
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Discover Muscadet, the Loire Valley wine region renowned for crisp, dry white wines made from Melon de Bourgogne, offering citrus, mineral and saline flavours that pair beautifully with seafood and shellfish.
Muscadet is a dry white wine from the Loire Valley near Nantes, made from Melon de Bourgogne. It is usually fresh and lively, with citrus, orchard fruit and sometimes a saline finish.
Fresh white wine describes a lively style, not one grape. Try Muscadet, Picpoul, Vermentino, Godello or dry Riesling for different expressions, from lean and citrusy to aromatic and textured.
France's Loire Valley stretches from the Atlantic inland. Expect crisp Muscadet, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc, with styles ranging from bone-dry to sweet and sparkling.
The best wine with seafood is crisp, high-acid white wine, particularly Sauvignon Blanc or AlbariƱo. Their freshness complements delicate seafood flavours without overpowering them. Chardonnay, Vermentino and Muscadet are also excellent choices depending on how the seafood is prepared.
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