Château Salmonière Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie    

LOCATION The Muscadet Sèvre et Maine area extends across some twenty communes to the south east of Nantes. It takes its name from the two rivers flowing through the vineyards: the Sèvre Nantaise and the Maine.

SOILS A varied structure of igneous and metamorphic rock from the Massif Armoricain, made up mainly of gneiss and mica schist, with smaller quantities of green-stone and granite.

CLIMATE A temperate oceanic climate, with precipitation evenly spread throughout the year. There are variations in climate from one end of the region to the other caused by the varying distances from the coast, the Loire or other bodies of water.

TASTING NOTES Muscadet Sèvre et Maine wines are often full-bodied with good aging potential, depending on terroir. Wines aged on their lees tend to be more supple and have a distinctive light sparkle.

FOOD PAIRINGS A good aperitif; pairs well with grilled fish or fish in sauce, particularly the iconic Nantes beurre blanc; or serve with chicken dishes in sauce or goat’s cheese.