Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie - Domaine du Manoir - 2024

Food Pairing: This wine pairs perfectly with oysters, seafood, and shellfish, enhancing their fresh, briny character. It also complements grilled fish or fish served with a light sauce, respecting their delicacy. Its lively acidity makes it an excellent match for sushi and fish tartares, highlighting their flavors without overpowering them. Finally, it pairs harmoniously with goat cheeses, balancing their texture and slight acidity.

Vintage: 2024

Taste: The nose is fine and expressive, revealing aromas of white flowers such as hawthorn and acacia, along with citrus notes like lemon and grapefruit. Subtle hints of white fruits, including pear and apple, are also present, sometimes accompanied by a delicate saline or iodine touch. The palate opens with a lively, fresh attack supported by a well-structured acidity. The texture is slightly rounded thanks to lees aging. Flavors of lemon and green apple emerge, complemented by delicate herbal notes. A slight spritz may be present, typical of “sur lie” wines. The finish is crisp, mineral, and saline, leaving a very refreshing impression.

Serving Temperature: 7–8°C

Alcohol Content: 12%

The Estate and the Vineyard

The Domaine Henri Poiron is a family-run estate located in the heart of the Nantes wine region, between the Sèvre and Maine rivers in the Loire Valley. Founded several generations ago, it is rooted in a long winemaking tradition dating back to the 18th century, with the family also working as vine nurserymen since the late 19th century. Today, the estate is managed by Éric Poiron, who continues to uphold this expertise across approximately 35 hectares of vineyards.

The estate mainly produces Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur Lie and Gros Plant du Pays Nantais, along with red, rosé, and a few white wines made from grape varieties such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon. The wines are crafted in a traditional style, with vinification in tanks—some of which are underground and date back to 1947—in order to preserve freshness and express the terroir.

The vineyards are planted on a variety of soils typical of the Nantes region, including schist, gneiss, and sandy-loam soils. These terroirs give rise to wines that are lively, mineral, and fresh, with a strong Loire identity.

The wines from the estate are generally characterized by great freshness, crisp and refreshing acidity, and aromas of citrus and white fruits. Muscadets often display a mineral and slightly saline edge. Some cuvées, aged for longer periods, can develop more roundness and complexity, with notes of honey, ripe fruit, and candied citrus.

In summary, Domaine Henri Poiron perfectly represents a traditional Muscadet estate, offering authentic, fresh, and approachable wines that faithfully reflect the terroir of the Nantes vineyard.