Delaunay L'Ouche du Four Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie

Delaunay Vignerons’ L’Ouche du Four Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie offers a beautifully focused take on one of the Loire Valley’s most distinctive white wine styles. Made entirely from Melon de Bourgogne, the grapes come from sandy, granitic soils in a historic family parcel that’s been in the Delaunay lineage since the 19th century. The farming is organic, and the winemaking is all about letting the vineyard speak.  Fermentation occurs with native yeasts and extended lees aging for up to a year without stirring or racking results in a wine that’s crisp and clean, yet layered with a subtle complexity. Think bright citrus, sea breeze, and a hint of white flowers on the nose, with a palate that’s lean, mineral-driven, and texturally refined. Refreshingly dry and finishing with a gentle, briny snap, it is a natural partner for oysters, shellfish, or even a simple goat cheese salad. L’Ouche du Four is a great example of how careful, low-intervention winemaking can turn a simple grape into something nuanced and incredibly drinkable.