The 2020 Muscadet “Péninsula” Vieilles Vignes from Christophe and Pierre-Henri Gadais is simply outstanding. The superb bouquet wafts from the glass in a briny mix of breadfruit, lemon, wet stone minerality, briny ocean breeze, citrus peel, a touch of sweet leesy tones and a topnote of dried flowers. On the palate the wine is bright, complex and full-bodied, with a lovely core, superb mineral drive and cut, lovely focus and a long, poised and seamlessly balanced finish. This is beautiful Muscadet! 2023-2050. 94 pts - John Gilman

One of the few estates left that harvests by hand; this wine is fermented by indigenous yeasts in subterranean tanks. Gabbro makes a version of Muscadet with tremendous minerality and freshness. 

Pairing: Fluke crudo, Corn salad, Oysters (of course!)

Grape: Melon de Bourgogne

Soil: Gabbro granite

Viticulture: Practicing Organic