Some people would say that the western French wine called Muscadet is the ultimate in dry white wine. Hugh defends that notion with a survey of some of the best.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Domaine de la Pepiere Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie ’22 ** $$
(Perfect as an aperitif, light, very structured, floral notes over bright acidity)
Gadais Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine ’22 **1/2 $$
(Very good fruit, with citrus notes and white flowers, slightly saline)
WINE OF THE WEEK:
Marc Brédif “Royal Oyster” Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine ’20 *** $$
(A richer, fuller bodied wine with floral notes and citrus tang, intense)
All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors
