Jérémie Huchet - Muscadet Sèvre et Maine - Monnières Saint Fiacre - White - 2018

Wine:

The 2018 White Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Monnières Saint-Fiacre stands out for its exceptional balance and purity. Aromas of dried herbs, hay, and a distinct floral note lead into a precise, mineral-driven finish. On the palate, it offers a concentrated yet delicate structure, with a saline edge that adds depth and clarity. A true gastronomic wine, it pairs beautifully with seafood, shellfish, and even sea urchins. Rated 92–93/100 by the Selection Committee, it’s a fine example of what this appellation can achieve.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, grapes from fifty-year-old vines, aged for 72 months on lees. Bottled in November 2024.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright light yellow.

Nose:

Aromas of flowers, dried herbs and hay mixed with mineral notes.

Palate:

Concentrated and refined, this cuvée reveals a precise, saline-driven profile with remarkable purity and vibrancy.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

This is a wine for gourmets, to be enjoyed with seafood and raw or cooked shellfish.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028 and beyond for enthusiasts

Awarded 1 star in the Revue du Vin de France Guide, Jérémie Huchet is a leading producer in the Loire Valley, renowned for his meticulous approach to Muscadet. His wines are precise, deeply rooted in their terroirs, and crafted to showcase the remarkable ageing potential of the appellation.

His winemaking combines old vines, organic farming, hand harvesting, and indigenous yeasts with traditional lees ageing "à la nantaise." Partial maturation in large vats and barrels adds depth and structure, while his focus on terroir ensures every wine reflects its origins with clarity and character. Huchet’s Muscadets stand out as benchmarks for the appellation.