At a glance

Producer

Domaine des Cognettes

Region

Muscadet Clisson, Loire Valley, France

Grape variety

Melon de Bourgogne

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$15-$25

Tasting profile

Crisp citrus, green apple, white flower notes with flinty minerality and saline touch.

Evolution: Over next few years, will develop richer texture and slightly rounder mouthfeel while retaining freshness.

At peak: Vibrant acidity balanced with expressive minerality and subtle complexity.

Structure

Acidity

High acidity typical of Muscadet, providing freshness and aging ability

Tannins

None (white wine under this style)

Alcohol

Approx. 12.5%

Aging potential

5-8 years from vintage, exceptional vintages and producers may extend to 10 years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2022 to 2025

Optimal window

2020 to 2027

Current status

Drinking well, approaching mid-term aging

Current condition

Fresh with balanced acidity and minerality

Muscadet Clisson wines are known for their bright acidity and minerality with moderate aging potential. The 2017 vintage in Loire Valley was good with a warm year balanced by ocean influence, allowing for slightly longer drinking windows. The wine hits balance of freshness and rounded texture after 4-5 years.

Food pairing

Excellent with oysters, shellfish, light seafood dishes, goat cheese, and fresh salads.

Serving

Serving temperature

8-10°C / 46-50°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Small estate producer, probable manual harvesting, minimal intervention winemaking, use of cover crops and soil conservation

The Loire Valley and many smaller producers in Muscadet Clisson emphasize eco-friendly farming with reduced chemical usage and water conservation. While no explicit organic or biodynamic certification is documented for Domaine des Cognettes, traditional practices and regional focus support sustainability. Local distribution reduces transportation emissions compared to New World imports.