2023 Domaine de la Grenaudiere Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Loire Valley, France

ABOUT THE WINE

Made from 100% Melon de Bourgogne, this Muscadet comes from old vines rooted in granitic and gneiss soils near the Sèvre and Maine rivers. These well-draining, mineral-rich soils shape wines of tension and purity, while the Atlantic’s maritime influence enhances freshness and salinity.

The 2023 vintage was marked by even ripening and healthy fruit, yielding wines with bright aromatics and zesty acidity. Grapes were hand-harvested, gently pressed, and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel before resting on fine lees (sur lie) for several months. This aging method adds subtle texture, savory depth, and a gentle creaminess that complements the wine’s linear profile.

Lively and pure, the wine showcases a balance of citrus brightness and saline minerality, making it a quintessential expression of Sèvre et Maine terroir. Best enjoyed young for its vibrancy, though it has the structure to age gracefully for several years.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Domaine de la Grenaudière is a family-run estate in the heart of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, now managed by brothers Jean-Luc and Guy Ollivier. With generations of experience behind them, the Olliviers have earned a reputation for producing some of the most authentic and terroir-driven Muscadets in the Loire Valley.

The estate practices sustainable farming across its vineyards, focusing on soil health and low-intervention methods to allow the Melon de Bourgogne grape to fully express its maritime character. In the cellar, the philosophy is one of simplicity and respect: native fermentations, extended lees contact, and minimal manipulation yield wines of clarity, freshness, and unmistakable minerality.

Domaine de la Grenaudière’s wines are benchmarks for the region—bright, saline, and versatile at the table, capturing the pure Atlantic spirit of Muscadet.