Delaunay Vignerons Nord/Ouest Muscadet Château Thébau - 2015 (750ml)

Muscadet, like Beaujolais, has within its appellation construct, 10 Cru Communaux. The Delaunay vineyards in Vertou are part of the Cru Château-Thebaud. Their 22- hectare estate is certified organic and has vines ranging from 1 to 90 years old. Most of the vineyard is planted to the variety, Melon de Bourgogne, a grape that was grown in the region beginning in the 17^th century, but really took hold after 1709 when it showed its resilience to the severe frost of that year.

All wines ferment with their natural yeasts and Antoine doesn’t use SO2 until adding a small amount before bottling.

According to the vintage, Antoine produces wines under the Château-Thebaud appellation from specific parcels that highlight different expositions and soils. This wine spent 78 months “sur lie” in glass lined tanks that are set in the ground. The constant subterranean temperature is ideal for the long storage. Depending on the wine, a certain amount of battonage is done. This method brings a richness to the wine which is supported by a pronounced minerality and salinity.