Luneau-Papin, Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet "Le Verger" Loire Valley 2023

100% Melon de Bourgogne, from Les Bernardières in Chapelle-Heulin. Vines planted in 1998, soil is schist bedrock. Pressed with whole clusters, ambient yeast fermentation, aged for 16 months in underground glass-lined tank, no racking during aging, no fining or filtration, SO2 added at bottling. Organic.

Firm structure, vibrant acidity, and distinctive mineral quality that reflects its shale-rich terroir. It has an elegant, crystalline profile with a subtle, sea-salty character, making it an ideal pairing for seafood or spicy cuisine.