Jérôme Bretaudeau Clos des Bouquinardières Gabbro Muscadet '22

Jérôme Bretaudeau's 2022 Clos des Bouquinardières Gabbro Muscadet is a striking white wine showcasing the unique terroir of gabbro, a magmatic rock. This wine offers aromas of ripe citrus, pear, green apple, and wet stone, with a precise, mineral-driven palate, balanced by vibrant acidity and a creamy texture. The wine undergoes natural winemaking and is aged for 18 months on lees, imparting depth and complexity. Produced from vines in the commune of Gorges, the wine has a great aging potential of over five years and pairs well with seafood and other gastronomic dishes. With a modern definition of Muscadet, the wine displays a balance of fruit maturity and mineral expression, offering a chiseled, crystalline finish. Known for his biodynamic practices, Jérôme Bretaudeau is a key figure in Muscadet, producing wines praised for their freshness, depth, and purity.