Origine du Haut Bourg Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu 2012
75cl
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12% Vol
A pure expression of Muscadet with a full body, good texture, and subtle notes of citrus, yeast, and bread. Creamy and elegant, it is a very food-friendly wine that can be paired with shellfish, roast chicken, salmon, or grilled vegetables. The wine is also certified "Terra Vitis", a French label for responsible and organic viticulture.
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Origine du Haut Bourg Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu 2012
€26.00
Ex Tax: €21.14
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of pear, apple, citrus, yeast, and bread
Palate
Full-bodied with high acidity, creamy texture, and flavours of pear, apple, and citrus, hints of butter, biscuits, and bread. Long finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
100% Melon de Bourgogne
Maturation
Aged on lees for minimum of 5 years
Alcohol %
12%
Estate/Producer
Domaine du Haut Bourg
Country
France
Region/AOC
Loire Valley
Vintage
2012
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Will keep 5 to 10 years
Food Matching
Food Matching
Very versatile, it will pair well with shellfish, roast chicken, salmon, or grilled vegetables.
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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