The Muscadet Côtes de Grand Lieu sur Lie Château de la Grange Barbastre is matured 11 months in tank on its fine lees. The « lees » are inactive natural yeast from the fermentation, which lie at the bottom of the tank, giving the wine its specific quality : “pétillance” and brings to this wine a pleasant stability.
Its colour is yellow with golden hue ; it is bright and clear.
The nose is fine and floral.
The attack is slightly mineral with a nice freshness.
This Muscadet develops aromas of white fruits (peach) with some citrus notes ; it is long on the palate.
The long maturing on lees gives this wine structure and roundness.
Served at 10-12°C.
Appellation | AOP |
Grape variety | 100% Melon de Bourgogne |
Vineyard | The Muscadet Côtes de Grand Lieu sur Lie Château de la Grange Barbastre is issued from the best soils of the estate : Here are the vines more than 40 years old. They are planted on slopes facing South South-East and develop on a siliceous-clay soil with a subsoil on amphibolite (a metamorphic rock formed when ocean retreated). |
Food pairing | Seafood and fish. Can also be appreciated with white meat and poultry. |