2017 Domaine de Bellevue (Jerome Bretaudeau), Muscadet, Gaia Cuvee Ovoide

Jérôme Bretaudeau established Domaine de Bellevue in the village of Gétigné in 2001, quickly becoming a key figure in the Muscadet region through his meticulous focus on individual vineyard parcels. This wine is made from Melon de Bourgogne vines planted in the 1960s, which grow in sandy, silty soils over volcanic gabbro rock. On the palate, it reveals a focused profile of citrus peel, green almond, and a distinct saline minerality, all held together by a supple, persistent texture. The 2017 vintage offered a set of conditions that resulted in smaller quantities but high-quality, ripe fruit, providing this cuvée with both concentration and balance. Aged in concrete eggs, this wine is ready to enjoy tonight, offering a unique opportunity to taste the potential of the Muscadet region.