Domaine Martin 'Ocean' Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOC Sur Lie Vieilles Vignes 2023

Style: Crisp

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley 
Appellation/Sub-Region: Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOC

Grapes: Melon de Bourgogne

Vineyard/Cellar Practices: Certified Sustainable
SO2: N/A

Where Food Meets Its Match: Drink with acidic dishes to help enhance the wine’s fruitfulness; fatty and oily dishes will help temper the wine’s acidity. 

______________________________

MORE ON THIS WINE 

Domaine Martin is located in Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine, in the heart of the Loire’s Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOC. There, fourth generation vigneron Dominique Martin sustainably farms his family’s 35 hectares of vines, focusing in particular on the Melon de Bourgogne grape. ‘Ocean’ is made from Melon de Bourgogne planted in 1950 and fermented in temperature-controlled underground glass-coated tank, then aged on fine lees for at least 9 months. The Atlantic influence can be clearly felt in these wines (no wonder they’re such a classic match with seafood!), with floral aromas of violets and apple blossom yielding to generous orchard and citrus fruit notes on the palate. Bracing acidity, a fresh saline streak, and accents of briny oyster shell and chalk alongside a squeeze of fresh lemon on the finish make this a natural partner to fish, quiche, or fried foods.