Le Maine Giraud

Domaine de l'Ecu (Guy Bossard)

Expression de Granite Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne 2009

Pretty sure we tasted Guy Bossard’s 2009s in barrel in January of 2011, we were WAY late for our appointment that day (drove 90 minutes in the morning from our B&B near Chinon, started at Luneau-Papin, then lunch (which took seemingly forever), which in turn made us late for our visit to Marc Ollivier at Domaine de La Pepiere. After a great (albeit long) visit with Marc, he was then kind enough to call Guy for us to tell him the 3 idiot Americans who were his 4:00 pm appointment would hopefully make it by 5:00-5:30 pm. Guy was nothing if forgiving and gracious, he had a young Dutch gentleman there when we arrived, Fred Niger, who we found out later was in negotiations to buy Domaine de l’Ecu from Guy, which DID happen (and Fred and his wife still own the estate). Domaine de l’Ecu had already been biodynamic for some time (and remains so), and was maybe the first of the Muscadet producers to do so (???). This wine, the top end Granite cuvée, is still quite alive, but it’s time to drink up. Fun times wine tasting in Muscadet in January of 2011!!! — a day ago

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Great story!
Dave

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Now YOU'VE lived an interesting life! I live vicariously through your wine adventure stories. 😊
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What a fantastic story.

Domaine Latour-Giraud

Meursault-Genevrières 1er Cru Chardonnay 2015

2015 vintage. Tasted the 2023 version two days ago (9.4). Massive fruit and acidity and built for the long haul. So too, was this effort. Decanted and tasted after an hour at approx 62 degrees. Medium-heavy body. Golden ripeness harnessed by governing acidity. Hovers in this state for another 4-5 years before descending to a different stratum. 3.20.26 — 4 months ago

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Domaine de la Pépière

Granite de Clisson Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne 2017

Ridiculous value and, while delicious, should ideally age another 5-10 years or more — 9 months ago

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Domaine de la Pépière

Les Gras Moutons Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne 2015

Vintage 2015 | very lean and fresh, citrus, apple and lychees. Also minerality. — 9 months ago

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Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin

La Grange Vieilles Vignes Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Tiré Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne

Really like this muscadet. Totally quaffable. All the acidity and minerality I want in an every day white. — 4 years ago

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Muscadet has an amazing aging potential

Henri Giraud

Esprit Nature Champagne ADN

Congrats Mike & Amber — 5 years ago

Oyster River Winegrowers

Morphos Petillant Naturel 2024

Bright, effervescent pet nat ~ crisp notes of apple, pear and slightly almond with a zesty lemon finish — 3 months ago

Domaine de la Pépière

La Pepie Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne 2024

A little leaner than 2023 but still beautiful, lemon and lime and flint. — 3 months ago

Allagash Brewing Company

Curieux Belgian-Style Golden Ale

ESF
9.5

Outstanding — 5 months ago

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Domaine de la Pépière

Clisson Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Melon de Bourgogne

Vintage 2013 | Not a great year but fine wine! Very pronounced, buttery, still fruit, rich and complex — 9 months ago

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Domaine de la Louvetrie (Landron & Fils)

La Louvetrie Muscadet Sevre Et Maine Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne 2022

Yellow still with green. Chalk. Sur lie’s. Subtle citrus. Good acidity. Muscadet Sevre Et Maine Sur-Lie La Louvetrie Domaine Landron 22 @1628/375, Toscan, 250921-251006 — 10 months ago

Domaine de la Pépière

Château Thébaud Clos des Morines Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne

Chunky minerals hitting it of with ripe lemons. Dominant acidic structure with hints of oyster. — 5 years ago

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André-Michel Brégeon

Gorges Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne 2004

22-yr old Melon still fresh. No signs of O2 or age. Impressive. — 3 months ago

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Domaine Saint Préfert

Collection Charles Giraud Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2005

A magnum that should improve over the next decade went well with a perfectly roasted turkey. — 7 months ago

Domaine de la Pépière

Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne 2015

Vintage 2015 | Top notch Muscadet from 85 y old vines with impressions of melon, pear and quince — 9 months ago

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Awesome producer

Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin

Le 'L' d'Or Cuvée Médaillée Sur Lie Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne 2009

Aged Muscadet. More complex than expected. Citrus, white fruit on a intense frame of acid and minerals. Refreshing and perfect pairing with pan sautéed halibut. — 4 years ago

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Aged Muscadet 👌

Château de Pommard

Famille Giraud Grand Vin Pommard Pinot Noir 2010

Given an hour in the decanter this wine comes alive. Soft and earthy with a kiss of red fruit with a hint of barnyard that comes with age. — 5 years ago

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