Loire Valley
Jérémie Huchet - Muscadet - Les Quinze Hommées - Blanc - 2023
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2023
Name: AOP Muscadet
Grape variety: 100% Melon de Bourgogne
Alcohol: 12 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 RVF
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Wine rated 92/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
Very pure, the 2023 white Muscadet Les Quinze Hommées is distinctly marked by its minerality, with a very fresh floral touch. The sharp and finely crafted structure defines a refreshing Muscadet, offering immediate pleasure, ready to accompany seafood, cheeses, or even white meats after a few years of aging. The holy grail at this price level! Rated 92/100 by the selection committee.Vinification:
Hand harvested, aged on lees in raw concrete vats.Certified organic wine.
Color:
Bright pale yellow.Nose:
Very pure and fresh, marked by minerals and a floral touch.Palate:
A wine with a chiselled, sharp structure, revealing a thirst-quenching quality and immediate pleasure.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Aperitif, seafood, grilled fish, white meats, cheeses.Cellar aging:
From now until 2030 and beyond for enthusiasts
Crisscrossing the lands of Muscadet to extract its excellence is the ambition of Jérémie Huchet, who has earned a star in the RVF Guide and offers the best of the Loire with flair and conviction.
Old vines, organic farming, hand harvesting, native yeasts, and aging on lees "à la nantaise" are just a few highlights of his approach, paired with a terroir-focused strategy that showcases Muscadet's remarkable aging potential!
The result is impeccable cuvées, admirable in their purity and finesse. Everything is commendable at this thriving estate!