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Volcanos and clay

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir 1 Comment

Clay over volcanic rock is part of the terroir that makes this certified organic white. It is matured on its lees. Lees are the natural deposit formed by the solid particles in the wine over the winter. After alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wine rests on its lees all winter until bottling at the end of March.

It is never racked, which allows the conservation of a small quantity of carbon dioxide, giving the wine a fine beading, a quality appreciated by many.

The palate is dominated by lively acidity, impeccably balanced by a refreshing tropical fruity note mixed with a soft creamy texture.

The Goddess of Wine tells me I often serve my whites too cool …except this one.  She says Chill it well. So we did, and served it with fish.

An interesting mystery to solve would be to try a red from the same terroir.

MUSCADET SEVRE ET MAINE SUR LIE – CHATEAU DE LA GRAVELLE 18

$19.49 regularly $20.99

12% alcohol

UPC: 03760233945574

Muscadet mystery case organic volcanic

A realization

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

We very much like wines produced with  ‘low intervention’ by the vintner.  Even better when it’s organic.


The Goddess of Wine is again pushing the envelope with a new white grape – Melon de Bourgogne.  Loire Valley, from the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOC Appellation.  

Domaine Bonnet-Huteau has been producing Muscadet for over 150 years. They have been certified organic since 2005, and biodynamic since 2010.


Lovely fruit characteristics…slightly peppery.  


Wine Enthusiast calls it a 91 pointer – and we agree.


It will be easy to spot with it’s signature bottle.

MUSCADET SEVRE ET MAINE LA TARCIERE – DOM BONNET HUTEAU 2018

$22.99 regularly $24.99

12% Alcohol

UPC: 03497850009029

Biodynamic Muscadet mystery case organic White Wine

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