Domain Salmon Ch. Thebaud Muscadet Cru Communal

Classification of Wine

White Still

Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie Cru Communal Loire Valley

Varietal:  100% Melon de Bourgogne

Vintage: 2016

Soil:  Granite soils, Hills of the Maine

Vineyard age:  50 to 75 years

Yield:  limited yields, single Plot

ABV:  12.0%

Sulfites:  98 mg/l

Wine maker:  Dominique Salmon

Winemaking:

The family estate was started in 1897.

Traditional of the Pays Nantais.  The soils from this unique single plot are granodiorite subsoil (calc-alkaline granite) called “granite of

Chateau-Thebaud”.

Hand harvesting, natural yeasts. Pneumatic pressing without

crushing, which ensures utmost respect for the bunches of grapes. Matured on the lees for an extended period of 36 to 48 month, or even longer. This Cuvée was bottled on July 5th, 2018.

Tasting Notes:

Golden color with shiny straw-like reflections.

Powerful nose dominated by the minerality of gunflint aromas combined with complex mentholated hints and citrus fruit such as Clementine. Beautiful structure with fragrances of candied lemon peel and jasmine, evolving to toasty notes. Fleshiness on the mid-palate providing a silky texture. Powerful and lengthy finish.

Pairs beautifully with grilled fish in sauces, charcuterie, cheese and deserts.  Open an hour before serving and can also be decanted to fully express  its terroir.  This is an aging white that you will enjoy for many years.

Serve at 12C/55F

Awards:

Gilbert &Gaillard 89/100, 2020 90 points

And Wine Enthusiast 89 points

Decanter Magazine 92 points, Silver

TOC rating 94 points