Stéphane et Vincent Perraud
Sur Lie Sélection des Cognettes Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne
Sèvre-et-Maine, Pays Nantais, Loire Valley, France
Only a handful had. Looking forward to more
Only a handful had. Looking forward to more
Feb 5th, 2015The somm at the hipster resto was totally judging us for shortlisting different styles of wines. I guess that's the price of admission for having broad tastes. Anyway, I just wanted to know which of our options sucked the least, and after Mr. Wine Guru was done throwing shade ("none of our wines suck"—lolz), he offered this bottle, saying it was a personal favourite at a great price point. Being down-sold to something this delicious was more than enough to absolve his sins. (He was also kind of handsome, which also helped.)
Crisp acidity on my first sip softened nicely as I downed half a dozen New Brunswick oysters and a healthy portion of fancy fries (or "pomme frites", as I was almost able to utter with a straight face). Bring me bottles of this in July and August and we'll sip them in the park or comfort of my air conditioned apartment.
The somm at the hipster resto was totally judging us for shortlisting different styles of wines. I guess that's the price of admission for having broad tastes. Anyway, I just wanted to know which of our options sucked the least, and after Mr. Wine Guru was done throwing shade ("none of our wines suck"—lolz), he offered this bottle, saying it was a personal favourite at a great price point. Being down-sold to something this delicious was more than enough to absolve his sins. (He was also kind of handsome, which also helped.)
Crisp acidity on my first sip softened nicely as I downed half a dozen New Brunswick oysters and a healthy portion of fancy fries (or "pomme frites", as I was almost able to utter with a straight face). Bring me bottles of this in July and August and we'll sip them in the park or comfort of my air conditioned apartment.
Crisp and light yet flavorful. "Freshly cut garden hose"
Crisp and light yet flavorful. "Freshly cut garden hose"
Oct 7th, 2015
An old Summer standby. Great with a vegetable frittata and green salad.
An old Summer standby. Great with a vegetable frittata and green salad.
Jul 21st, 2015
Why don't I buy this more often? Muscadet is always cheap and delicious. Great with light dishes or before your big red at a restaurant.
Why don't I buy this more often? Muscadet is always cheap and delicious. Great with light dishes or before your big red at a restaurant.
Apr 16th, 2015Light, crisp, mineral. Will be great with grilled seafood on the deck once the weather warms up.
Light, crisp, mineral. Will be great with grilled seafood on the deck once the weather warms up.
Feb 16th, 2015
Very anise. Minerality. Would make a fantastic accompaniment for the right fish dish.
Very anise. Minerality. Would make a fantastic accompaniment for the right fish dish.
Feb 7th, 2015
