Parentière 2023 Vin de France Fraicheur Iodée de L'Atlantique

The Parentière Fraîcheur Iodée de L'Atlantique, which roughly translates as "Atlantic sea-spray" is made from Gros Plant (aka Folle Blanche) grown on gabbro soils near Vallet in the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine region. Domaine de la Parentière is a tiny estate which has been practicing organic agriculture for more than 40 years—the grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with wild yeasts and the wines are never chaptalized, remaining light, mineral and refreshing. The 2023 Fraîcheur is a delightful wine, sow a pale gold/bronze color with subtle aromas of citrus, white flowers, earth and anise. The palate shows more mineral than fruit with earth, stone, herbal citrus and stone fruits. The finish is refreshing with surprising length given the wonderfully low 10% alcohol. Perfect for a hot summer day (coming soon?) and with oysters or a delicate fish preparation. Dive in!