Muscadet Reserve Personelle, La Combe 2022Vintage 2022 Size 75cl ABV 12% Tasting Note Domaine de la Combe in the village of Saint Ficre, is nestled in the cradle of the Muscadet appellation between the two rivers of Svre and Maine. The vineyard lies in Saint Ficre on one of the Nantais' best sites. Here the soils are layered with orthogneiss, a cracked, mineral rich rock through which the vine roots weave and nourish the vine. This Vieilles Vignes cuve is made from 45 year old vines a rarity

Herbal aromas give way to bright citrus notes warmed by a hint of peppery spice

A blend of Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whiskies which underwent a secondary maturation in Mossburn Cask Bill #2

Delicate notes of orange peels

with native yeasts and then matured in used French oak barrels for 12 months

The palate is very well-balanced

Maison Marchand-Tawse

In the glass

This is a delicious Pinot Noir

zippy acidity and lingering fnish

It makes an excellent wet martini — try a 1:1 ratio and garnish with a twist of lemon peel

a winegrower accidently poured grape must into a barrel already containing eau de vie

Excellent structure and length