MUSCADET SÈVRE-ET-MAINE-SUR LIE VIEILLES VIGNES, 2015 GADAIS PÈRE ET FILS

The Gadais have been specialising in making quality Muscadet since the early 1950’s. Based in the village of Saint-Fiacre in the heart of the Sèvre et Maine district. Planted for the most part in 1929 Vieilles Vignes. The product of rigorous mass selection, these nearly one-hundred year old vine stocks thriving on the of Saint-Fiacre continue to produce sun-ripened grapes. Refined by four successive generations of the Gadais Family, the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie “Vieilles Vignes” is the Estate’s flagship . This exceptional Muscadet is only produced during great years, so as to guarantee the highest level of quality.

Grape: 100%

Vineyard & Vinification Note:

Soil and subsoil composition: Gneiss slopes with southeast exposures. Average age of vines: 50 years-old and more (some planted in 1929) Surface vines for this : 7 hectares Yield : 51 hl/h The vines are grown with the utmost care, in accordance with sustainable agricultural methods Conditions of : Grapes are picked at optimal ripeness, ensuring maximum flavour with the best balance

Winemaking and maturing: Following a cold static settling of 12 hours, are fermented from natural yeast from the cellar and , for a very slow fermentation, approximately 3 weeks. Aged on for 14 months before bottling in November, without fining or filtration. Alcohol: 11.60% RS: 1.5g/l TA: 3.67g/l

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Cont’d:

Tasting Note: Beautiful pale gold, this Muscadet opens on a nose of honey with notes of white flowers and citrus fruits. The mouth is ample, fresh, complex, floral, with notes of stony mineral, and a fresh long finish. Ageing potential of 10 years or more.

Food Pairing: A gastronomic wine par excellence, this “Vieilles Vignes” is the perfect accompaniment for a fish in sauce, white meats or an aged camembert.

Wine Enthusiast Tasting Note: This is an impressively rich and ripe within the light, poised character of classic Muscadet. It balances floral apple and pear fruit with a tight, mineral texture that gives the wine a young character. The extended lees aging has added notes of almonds and spice to this ripe wine. Drink from 2017. 91 Points Editor’s Choice– Roger Voss, September 2016

2 Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine-Sur-Lie Vieilles Vignes Domaine Gadais, 2015