COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Melon de Bourgogne
PRODUCER
Jérémie Huchet Vigneron
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Jérémie Huchet Retour de Pêche Muscadet is a 2021 white wine from the Loire Valley, crafted from the Melon de Bourgogne grape. Producer Jérémie Huchet Vigneron is dedicated to expressing the unique terroir of his vineyards through gentle winemaking practices. He adapts his methods to the soil and vine age, emphasizing minimal intervention to allow the vineyard to express itself. The wine's name, 'Retour de Pêche,' suggests a nuanced fruit profile. The region's well-drained soils and fractured bedrock contribute to the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Retour de Pêche' translates to 'return of peach,' hinting at subtle fruit notes.
Fact 02
Jérémie Huchet uses Wilmes presses for gentle grape pressing, preserving freshness.
Fact 03
Aging on fine lees is a key technique, adding texture and complexity.
Fact 04
The vineyard's fractured bedrock allows roots to reach deep for minerals.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Jérémie Huchet Retour de Pêche Muscadet begins with gentle pressing of the Melon de Bourgogne grapes using Wilmes presses to avoid oxidation and maintain freshness. Fermentation is conducted with selected yeasts specific to the domaine, typically lasting between 15 days and one month. A defining characteristic of this wine is its extended aging on fine lees, which can continue for months or even years. This process contributes to the wine's complexity and texture. Some of the wine may also undergo vinification and aging in oak barrels of various capacities, always on fine lees. The decision for bottling is made through regular tasting, reflecting a hands-on approach to wine development.
