The wine region of Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire is located in the region of Muscadet of Muscadet of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Éric Chevalier or the Domaine du Haut Fresne produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire are Melon, Cabernet franc and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire often reveals types of flavors of cream, saline or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.
In the mouth of Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 20 estates and châteaux in the of Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire, producing 37 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.
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