What kind of wine is Muscadet Sevre et Maine?
dry white wine
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie refers to a dry white wine from France’s Loire Valley, produced from the Melon de Bourgogne, grape, sometimes mistakenly referred to as the Muscadet grape.
Is Muscadet a good wine?
Muscadet is loved as an excellent food pairing wine due to its minerally, citrus-like taste and high acidity. The appellation, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, is the largest and most important region for high quality Muscadet.
Where is Muscadet Sevre et Maine?
Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Wine. Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine is the best known of the Muscadet appellations of the Loire Valley’s Pays Nantais district, on the central western coast of France.
What is a good Muscadet?
Here, 7 Muscadets to try, with or without the oysters:
- 2014 Domaine de la Pépière ‘Clisson’ Muscadet Sèvre et Maine ($27)
- 2015 Domaine Luneau-Papin ‘Clos des Allées’ Muscadet Sèvre et Maine ($18)
- 2015 Domaine de l’Ecu ‘Orthogneiss’ Muscadet Sèvre et Maine ($23)
- 2015 Jo Landron ‘Amphibolite’ Muscadet Sèvre et Maine ($14)
When should I drink Muscadet wine?
As it is a white wine, it’s hardly surprising that Muscadet works very well when pairing with seafood. Mussels, oysters, scallops, and shrimp are popular foods to eat with the wine. Additionally, the wine works well when paired with salmon and chicken. In terms of vegetables, Muscadet is also fairly versatile.
Are Muscadet wines sweet?
Muscadet is produced mainly in the Loire region and is a dry white wine. The difference is, Muscat Sec and other Muscat Varieties are from other regions across France and are sweet dessert wines.
What do you eat with Muscadet Sevre et Maine?
oysters
Muscadet Sevre & Maine Sur Lie, thanks to its creamy qualities, makes a great pairing with pan-fried oysters. The high acidity enhances the brininess of the oysters, while the yeasty component plays nicely with crunchy breading. Muscadet has an affinity for vegetables.
Is Muscadet the same as Moscato?
Now, what’s in your glass? The answer is Muscadet. Not to be confused with Moscato, the sweet Italian wine, Muscadet—pronounced [MUS-KAH-DAY]—is a completely dry, bright, incredibly well priced wine from France’s Loire Valley.