Landron, Jo 2022 Muscadet Sevre et Maine Les Houx

Domaine Landron "Les Houx" (formerly known as "Hermine D'Or") is from a great parcel of thin sandy clay soils, rich with silica, quartz and iron, over a bedrock of gneiss and clay, close to the "Fief du Breil."  Normally kept on the lees for 12 months and aged partially in amphora, the 2022 received 12 additional months on the lees and more time in bottle before release. A great glass of Muscadet, the 2022 is riper and rounder than usual but remains essentially a mouthful of terroir. The wine shows lovely aromas of ripe pear, stone and anise that open nicely with aeration. The palate is round and mineral, framed in ample acidity with ripe white fruits, citrus, stone and licorice and there's a nice mineral kick in the finish. Delicious now, this will develop beautifuly over the next few years, and will accompany oysters and grilled seafood, from flounder to monkfish, roast chicken and mild cheeses. David Lillie

This will accompany crab, lobster and monkfish as well as chicken, pork, Asian foods and goat cheeses. Or hold for a few years and serve with full-flavored fish dishes. Bravo, Jo Landron!  "Les Houx" is a big favorite at my house, give it a try! David Lillie