Melon de Bourgogne
Best known in Muscadet, Loire Valley
The grape behind Muscadet. Light, dry and crisp, with citrus, green apple and a saline tang. Ageing on its lees adds texture and depth, and it is made for oysters.
Philippe GuérinLoire Valley, France
Philippe Guerin Muscadet Sur Lie Abstraction 1
£14.5075cl
Why you'll love it
Produced by the fifth generation of the Guérin family, this wine showcases the potential of Melon de Bourgogne in the Sèvre et Maine region. With over 23 hectares dedicated to Muscadet, the estate's commitment to quality is evident in this...
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- CountryFrance
- RegionLoire Valley
- GrapeMelon de Bourgogne
- StyleDry & light
- Alcohol12.0%
What it tastes like
A crisp and refreshing white wine with zesty citrus notes, green apple, and a subtle saline minerality. The lees aging imparts a creamy mouthfeel, adding depth and texture to the palate.
Light
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Lovely with
- ShellfishMussels · Prawns · Clams
Pairs excellently with shellfish, oysters, or light seafood dishes. Its crisp acidity and minerality make it a perfect companion to fresh, briny flavors.
The grape
Where it's from
Loire Valley
France
France's garden stretches 1,000km from the Atlantic to the Massif Central. Muscadet for oysters; Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé for Sauvignon Blanc purists; Vouvray for Chenin in all its forms; Chinon and Bourgueil for the finest Loire reds.
Meet the producer
Philippe Guérin
Loire Valley, France
The Guérin family is in its fifth generation making Muscadet in the Sèvre et Maine, from a quiet hamlet north of Vallet. The oldest vines approach 90 years of age. Love Wine stocks the Muscadet Sur Lie Abstraction 1, aged on its lees.
More from Philippe Guérin →The story behind it
Located in a quiet hamlet north of Vallet, Philippe Guérin's estate spans 30 hectares within the communes of Vallet and Goulaine. The oldest vines approach 90 years of age, contributing to the wine's complexity and character.
If you like these, you'll love this: Fans of crisp, mineral-driven whites such as Chablis or Picpoul de Pinet will appreciate the style and quality of Abstraction #1.
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