Chéreau Carré Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Comte Leloup du Château de Chasseloir 2014

Profile & Story

Chéreau Carré farms Château de Chasseloir, a 15th-century estate in Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine at the heart of the Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine appellation; the original château was damaged during the Vendée Wars and only its tower remains today. The Comte Leloup du Château de Chasseloir cuvée comes from five hectares of century-old vines on schist soil with southern exposure, and is made only in the best years. Grapes are hand-harvested in September to preserve their aromas through pressing, fermented under temperature control, then aged nine to ten months on the lees with stirring (bâtonnage) before a further two to three years of bottle aging prior to release.

Pairing Recommendation

Traditionally paired with oysters and seafood, though the producer notes it also surprises well with sauced fish, white meats, and cheeses. Serve at 12°C.