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“It’s what I’m buying for white wine these days…”

The wines from Muscadet Sevre et Maine probably aren’t for everyone. I have a lot of friends who really enjoy these whites for their racy minerality, but I also know at least one very cool wine dude who simply can’t abide. (I won’t mention your name, Bob!) The appellation lies about as far west in the Loire Valley as you can go without wandering into the Atlantic. The grape variety, Melon de
Bourgogne, is hardly fashionable, but it’s perfect for this region when the wine is made well. Not surprisingly, they are excellent with seafood.

I’m always on the lookout for good Muscadet, and this one does more than yeoman’s duty, especially at this price.
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