COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Melon de Bourgogne
PRODUCER
Sauvion
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château du Cléray Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie is a dry white wine from the Sauvion producer, crafted from 100% Melon de Bourgogne grapes. It originates from the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation in the Loire Valley's Pays Nantais sub-region. The wine is distinguished by its 'sur lie' aging process, a method authorized for this appellation, which involves resting the wine on its fine lees for a minimum of six months. The Sauvion estate, Château du Cléray, boasts a long history, being one of the oldest properties in the Sèvre et Maine vineyard, with soils composed of diverse minerals. The appellation itself is recognized as one of France's oldest, established in 1936.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aged on its lees for at least six months for added complexity.
Fact 02
The Sèvre et Maine appellation is one of France's oldest, recognized in 1936.
Fact 03
Château du Cléray is one of the oldest properties in the Sèvre et Maine vineyard.
Fact 04
Melon de Bourgogne was originally brought from Burgundy to the Loire.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château du Cléray Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie is produced using 100% Melon de Bourgogne grapes. The primary winemaking technique is 'sur lie' aging, where the wine rests on its fine lees for a minimum of six months after fermentation. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks. The wine is typically bottled after the third week of March following the harvest. The Sauvion estate emphasizes a commitment to quality and the expression of the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation.
