Pépière 2022 Cru Monnières St Fiacre

Domaine de la Pépière has produced this superb Cru Communal, in the new appellation Muscadet Monnières-Saint Fiacre from old vines on gneiss terroir with topsoils of sand and gravel, formerly part of the Cuvée Eden and Gras Moutons. Slow two month fermentation followed by 24 months of aging on the lees. Similar in style, but a bit more aromatic than the lovely 2022 Clisson, "the 2022 Monnières-Saint Fiacre shows mint and elderflower, with smoky crushed mineral. The palate continues with the sense of harmony seen on the nose, with a polished texture, supported by a fine bed of grip and acidity. This has a real sense of energy and harmony, the fine balance persisting into a long, gained, savoury and mineral-infused finish." This is a gorgeous Muscadet to drink over the next ten to fifteen years with everything from oysters to sole, cod and monkfish, even with lobster. (Wine Doctor Pepiere update)