CHATEAU LA BERRIERE MUSCADET SEVRE-ET-MAINE SUR LIE 2023

Gneiss, clay, and silica soils on southwest-facing slopes give this Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine its distinctive stony minerality — the kind of rocky subsoil that keeps yields lean and acidity sharp. The Goulaine family, whose estate dates to the 15th century, farms Melon de Bourgogne vines here with both Atlantic and lake influence moderating the growing season. Sur lie aging adds a faint creamy texture to the palate without softening the wine's clean, briny core. Expect green apple, lemon zest, and a crisp, saline finish that makes it a natural match for oysters and shellfish.