Domaine de la Pépière Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie Cuvée Eden 2023
Domaine de la Pépière
Marc Ollivier and Rémi Branger's Cuvée Eden comes from a single parcel of old vines on gneiss soils, and the minerality is unmistakable. This is Muscadet at its most precise—tightly wound, vibrant, and built for seafood. The tension in the glass is the whole point.
Nose
Crushed seashell and wet stone give way to green apple and a hint of lemon zest. A faint floral note hovers in the background.
Palate
Taut and mineral-driven with sharp green apple acidity and a saline edge. Mid-palate delivers citrus pith and a chalky, almost crunchy texture. The lees contact adds just enough weight to ground the wine.
Finish
Clean and bracing with persistent mineral tension and a citrus echo.
- Varietal
- Melon de Bourgogne
- Blend
- 100% Melon de Bourgogne
- Vineyards
- Single parcel of old vines on gneiss soils, Maisdon-sur-Sèvre
- Alcohol
- 12%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's saline minerality and sharp acidity are the textbook match for briny oysters, while the vinegar in mignonette sauce echoes the citrus pith on the palate.
Marc Ollivier, a pioneer of natural winemaking in the Nantais, farms this old-vine parcel organically on gneiss bedrock, bottling a Muscadet that redefines what the appellation can achieve.
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