Domaine de la Pépière Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie La Pépie 2023
Domaine de la Pépière
Marc Ollivier's entry-level Muscadet punches well above its price, offering the kind of mineral-driven precision that coastal whites are celebrated for. La Pépie is the perfect proof that great wine does not require a great budget — this is honest, site-driven winemaking at its most accessible.
Nose
Crushed seashells and lemon zest open into green apple and a faint floral note. The mineral character is immediate and persistent — think wet granite on a cool morning.
Palate
Lean and electric. Citrus pith and Granny Smith apple drive the palate, with a chalky minerality that provides texture without weight. A subtle yeastiness from extended lees contact adds breadth.
Finish
Crisp and clean, with a saline edge and lingering green apple that invites the next sip.
- Varietal
- Melon de Bourgogne
- Blend
- 100% Melon de Bourgogne
- Vineyards
- Various parcels in Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, gneiss and granite soils
- Alcohol
- 12.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Classic mussels in white wine, shallot, and parsley broth echo the wine's saline, mineral character, creating a seamless pairing where the wine almost becomes part of the dish.
Marc Ollivier has farmed Domaine de la Pépière organically since the 1980s in the commune of Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, crafting Muscadets that have helped redefine the appellation's reputation for serious, terroir-driven white wine.
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