The Gadais have been specialising in making quality Muscadet since the early 1950’s. Based in the village of Saint-Fiacre in the heart of the Sèvre et Maine district.
Planted for the most part in 1929 Vieilles Vignes. The product of rigorous mass selection, these nearly one-hundred year old vine stocks thriving on the Terroir of Saint-Fiacre continue to produce sun-ripened grapes.
Grape
100% Melon de Bourgogne
Vineyard & Vinification Note
HVE3 Certified (high environmental value)
Soil and subsoil composition: Gneiss slopes with southeast exposures. Planted for the most part in 1929 Vieilles Vignes. The product of rigorous mass selection, these nearly one-hundred year old vine stocks thriving on the Terroir of Saint-Fiacre continue to produce sun-ripened grapes.
Surface vines: 2.5 hectares Yield: 41hl/ha
The vines are grown with the utmost care, in accordance with sustainable agricultural methods
Conditions of harvest : Grapes are picked at optimal ripeness, ensuring maximum flavour with the best balance
Winemaking and maturing:
Following a cold static settling of 12 hours, wines are fermented from natural yeast from the cellar and vineyard, for a very slow fermentation, approximately 3 weeks. Aged on lees for 10 months before bottling in July without fining or filtration.
Tasting Note
Beautiful pale gold, this Muscadet opens on a nose of honey with notes of white flowers and citrus fruits. The mouth is ample, fresh, complex, floral, with notes of stony mineral, and a fresh long finish.
Ageing potential of 10 years or more. Vegan.
Food Pairing
A gastronomic wine par excellence, this “Vieilles Vignes” is the perfect accompaniment for a fish in sauce, white meats or an aged camembert.
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