From: Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, Loire Valley, France
Varietal: Melon de Borgogne
Taste: In the glass, this is a pale straw hue with glints of green. It’s delicate but firm on the nose, with saline minerality upfront, followed by layers of lemon peel, crushed oyster shell, and wet stone. Hints of white flowers and lime zest emerge as it opens. The palate is tightly wound and linear, with high acidity driving flavors of green apple, lemon pith, and chalk. A subtle creaminess from the lees aging counterbalances the tension, and a persistent mineral finish that recalls the wine’s gabbro origin.
Pairing: Muscadet’s high acidity and mineral drive make it a good wine for food with briny, herbal, or citrus notes. This wine will complement raw or lightly cooked shellfish, especially oysters, scallop crudo with yuzu kosho, or grilled razor clams with parsley and lemon.
About: Domaine Batard Langelier is situated in the commune of Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, a small town just south of Nantes in the western Loire Valley. This area sits at the confluence of the Sèvre and Maine rivers, where the oceanic climate, granite-based soils, and centuries of winegrowing tradition converge to shape one of the most expressive zones for Muscadet wines.
