Comte Leloup de Chateau de Chasseloir 'Cuvee des Ceps Centenaires' - Muscadet Sevre et Maine

The 2018 Muscadet Sevre et Maine from the Loire Valley, France, is crafted from the Melon de Bourgogne grape. Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine gets its name from the Sevre and Maine rivers that flow through the vineyards on the western edge of the Loire Valley. It's famous for its crisp, dry white wines. Comte Leloup, a family - run winery since the 1960s, uses over 100 - year - old vines. The grapes are carefully hand - harvested and transported to their hillside cellar, where gravity takes over in the vinification process. After that, the wine ages on lees for 14 months and then spends two more years maturing in the bottle. This well - balanced Muscadet offers flavors of saltiness, green fruits, lemon, and honey. It pairs perfectly with smoked salmon verrines or mussels in a buttery sauce.

To enjoy this Muscadet Sevre et Maine, first, chill it in the refrigerator for about 2 - 3 hours. When you're ready to drink, pour it into a white wine glass. Swirl the wine gently to release its aroma. Take small sips to fully experience its flavors of saltiness, green fruits, lemon, and honey. As for food pairing, it goes great with smoked salmon verrines or mussels in a butter sauce. Keep the unopened bottle in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, finish the wine within 2 - 3 days and store it in the fridge with a cork.