Muscadet Sèvre et Maine 'La Haye Fouassière' Domaine du Bourgeais 2019

The Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine ‘La Haye Fouassière’ represents one of the most substantial and expressive labels of Domaine du Bourgeais, which originates in the Atlantic territory of the westernmost part of the Loire Valley. The vines from which the grapes come are rooted in soils characterized by the presence of orthogneiss in the subsoil, a metamorphic rock resulting from the alteration processes of magmatic rocks such as granites or rhyolites.

Domaine du Bourgeais Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine ‘La Haye Fouassière’ is produced exclusively from Melon de Bourgogne grapes from vines over 60 years old cultivated according to the principles of organic farming. The vines rest on soils made up of a subsoil of orthogneiss and benefit from the temperate oceanic climate of the Pays Nantais area. The harvest is carried out by machine and the bunches are then transferred to the winery and gently pressed. After 12 hours of static decantation, the must undergoes alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 14-18 °C. The subsequent The aging phase lasts for a full 20 months in oval stainless steel tanks on fine lees, followed by an additional 6 months of bottle aging before its final release on the market.

‘La Haye Fouassière’ Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Domaine du Bourgeais has a brilliant straw yellow color with golden reflections. On the nose, sensations of quince, pear, white peach, and citrus unfold, enhanced by mineral notes of flint. Fresh, broad, and flavorful on the palate, with beautiful complexity and purity, and a persistent mineral finish. This is an exceptional white wine that can rest comfortably in the cellar for 10-15 years from the harvest if stored properly.