Domaine de la Pepiere Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie 'La Pepie', Loire, France 2022 Gönc Winery A burnished orange-meets-tawny color and

A burnished orange-meets-tawny color and lively aromas of caramel and apricot get this oloroso off to a fine start

Denis Durantou's 'entry level' wines

bergamot and white flowers

velvety finish with excellent spicy complexity

Domaine de la Pepiere Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie 'La Pepie', Loire, France 2022 Gönc Winery A burnished orange-meets-tawny color andClassic Muscadet on granite. The core of the "La Ppie" Sur Lie bottling is the 10 hectare heart of the Ppire estate, which is part of the Clisson cru in the tiny commune of Ppire near the winery; there is also a significant percentage of their cru Chteau Thbaud fruit typically, as well as some purchased fruit from a nearby organic farmer friend in the mix. Farming is certified organic and the harvest by hand.