Domaine Brégeon, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Clisson (Loire Valley, France) “La Molette” 2019 ($45, Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant)

Jan 29, 2025

By Michael Apstein
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For over a decade now, Muscadet has a cru system, analogous to the Beaujolais crus. That is, identification of towns that have the potential to produce more distinctive and noteworthy wines. Wines from the Muscadet cru must have lower yields and be aged on the lees longer. Clisson, along with Gordes and Le Pallet, were the first three villages to receive cru status. Domaine Brégeon’s energetic 2019 Clisson is simply stunning. A rich creaminess accompanies the classic edgy minerality for which Muscadet Sèvre et Maine is known. I know, 45 bucks for a Muscadet is unusual, but this eye-opening Muscadet with its Burgundian-like feel adds a whole new dimension to the appellation.
93 Michael Apstein

Country / Region

Loire Valley, France

Appellation

Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Clisson

Grape Variety

Color

White

Vintage

2019

Score

93

Price

US $ 45

Producer

Domaine Brégeon