2010 Bonnet-Huteau Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie ‘Les Gautronnières,’ Loire Valley
It’s one of the great travesties of the wine world that real Muscadet still barely attracts the attention of serious drinkers, with the exception of in-fashion sommeliers and wine writers. If anything, though, one might consider this a delightful blessing in disguise, for it undoubtedly keeps the prices down.
When it comes to Muscadet, value is truly the name of the game. This example, aged three months on the lees, is quite the value, with plenty of young fruit in the nose and a zesty zippiness on a palate. With very little apparent alcohol and elegant notes of pithy lemon and celery leaves, it’s a perfect foil for all kinds of fresh shellfish.
MSRP: $12.99 (April 2012)
Wine Lines Rating: 87
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RATINGS EXPLAINED
80-84 points: A sound wine that shows varietal character. 85-89 points: An unflawed wine that shows some depth and concentration of aromas and flavors. 90-93 points: A Gold Medal wine of its type, showing balance, depth and secondary flavor profiles found in the best of its style. 94-97 points: Hedonistic pleasure in a glass. Remarkable balance, aromas, flavor and length. A pure expression of the varietal or type. 98-100 points: A wine for the ages! Will drink sublimely for decades. Learn more here!
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