Domaine Menard-Gaborit, Muscadet Escale 2024, Loire

Domaine Menard-Gaborit, Muscadet Escale 2024, LoireAll vines on the entire 50ha+ estate are certified organic, with no chemical products used in the vineyards at all. Essential oils and natural preparations (horsetail & willow amongst others) are used in the vines to protect against fungal diseases, and manual harvests are conducted for all vines. Cover crops such as rye, mustard & faba beans are planted between rows for nitrogen and to promote biodiversity, as well as eco grazing by sheep in the

Grapes come from two young Mencia vineyards on sloping terraces at 550-650 metres above sea level

and hints of saltiness and minerality

Merlot (10%)

which comprises part of Domaine de la Côte’s prized estate

they are organic-certified and massively over-deliver at this price point

then a further 6 months in stainless steel tanks

complex aromas of white and citrus fruit with a slight spicy touch

Serve cool

that is Macon-esque with it’s freshness and ripe fruit

Grenache Blanc

vines have been cultivated in Alcamo for more than 300 years

100% Kisi grapes are grown in clay and stone soils