Pays Nantais Flashcards
Pays Nantais climate?
Cool maritime with cool springs, warm humid summers
Rain throughout the year
Melon ripening and budding?
Early budding spring frosts an issue
early to mid ripening - misses autumn rains
Grapes allowed in Muscadet appellations?
Melon
Up to 10% chardonnay for basic Muscadet AOC
Melon natural yields
High
Melon disease resistance?
Resistant to Powdery Mildew
Susceptible to Downy Mildew and Botrytis
Issues with Melon when ripening?
Due to canopy management (leaf removal) there is a danger of sunburn and high levels of sugar with under ripes seeds and skins
Fermentation vessels in Muscadet
Mostly glass lined concrete vats underground
Some stainless steel used
Malolactic conversion in Muscadet?
Typically avoided to retain acid and freshness
what is Sur Lie in Muscadet and why is it important?
Wine aged on fine lees until after winter
Lees retain the freshness and add body and savoury flavours
Lees can keep some CO2 which can be part of the style
Appellation in Muscadet with the highest max yield? (2)
Muscadet AOC @ 70hL/ha
All other appellations 55hL/ha
Can negociants buy wines to be aged Sur lie?
No, they can only buy grapes, must or bottled wines
What do the Crus of Muscadet all have in common?
They are all mostly grown on individual bedrock
Muscadet cru max yields?
45hL/ha
Clisson and Gorges Muscadet cru min aging requirements?
24 months on lees
La Pallet min aging requirements?
18 months on lees
