2014 Clisson “La Molette”

Evocative: a rarely used tasting note, maybe, but a fitting one for this wine. Shared with colleagues a few days ago, the Clisson’s expressive wet-stone and saline qualities summoned memories of the seaside and lavish oyster-accompanied aperitifs, while its long palate conjured a comparison to never-ending meals (“because it evolves like a good feast”). For my part, I was brought back to a particularly refreshing moment on vacation in Yosemite last month, when I plunged my feet into the icy-cold waters of the Merced River. A subtly floral nose and textured mouthfeel seal the deal. This is off-the-charts Muscadet. –Emily Spillmann

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Vintage 2014
• Bottle Size 750mL
• Appellation Muscadet
• Country France
• Vineyard 50 years average, 7.8 ha total
• Soil Gabbro
• Winemaker André-Michel Brégeon
• Farming Lutte Raisonnée
• Alcohol 12%