Domaine de la Fessardière, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine (Loire Valley, France) 2020

 If you seek a crisp, refreshing and dry white, you might consider a wine like this.  The Domaine de la Fessardière Muscadet is a refreshing white from vineyards in the Pays Nantais – where the Loire River empties into the Atlantic Ocean.  The Sèvre et Maine district is the best growing area in the wider Muscadet region.  The Domaine de la Fessardière is a relatively new estate in the region.  Their organically grown vines are planted in stony, clay soils.  The wines are aged in large, neutral oak foudres.  The result is a Muscadet with a bit more richness and roundness than the norm.  It has an attractive bouquet of lemon zest, pear, fresh-bread yeast and delicate flowers.  Clean and lively on the palate, the ripe citrus and pear fruits are enhanced by the yeasty richness and a crisp and dry finish.