Viniou Reviews
The "1000 Jours Sous La Terre" 2019 from the renowned Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine appellation is a delightful white wine crafted exclusively from the Melon de Bourgogne grape. This wine gets its name from being aged on lees for 1000 days, imparting a unique richness and complexity. Known for its crisp acidity and fresh profile, Muscadet from this sub-region offers distinct minerality drawn from the terroir. The Nantais region in the Loire Valley benefits from a maritime climate, with the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean influencing the weather with cool, moist conditions ideal for Melon de Bourgogne. The soil, predominantly made up of gneiss, granite, and schist, contributes to the wine's characteristic minerality and freshness.
The region of Muscadet has a rich winemaking history dating back centuries, and it is revered for its food-friendly wines, particularly partnering well with seafood. An exemplary match for "1000 Jours Sous La Terre" would be freshly shucked oysters, given the wine's saline character. Similarly, it harmonises beautifully with grilled sea bass or seared scallops. Regional Nantes dishes like Mouclade, a mussel dish with cream and saffron, would also make an excellent companion, with the wine cutting through the richness and enhancing the dish's flavours. Sharp goat's cheeses, a speciality of the Loire Valley, also pair wonderfully with the bracing acidity of this Muscadet.
To fully appreciate the nuances of "1000 Jours Sous La Terre," serve it well chilled at a temperature between 8-10°C. This allows the wine's acidity and mineral notes to come to the fore, highlighting its refreshing qualities. Allow the wine to breathe a little before serving to let its complex bouquet unfurl and bring out its full aromatic potential.
