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Bellevue (Jerome Bretaudeau), VdF Blanc "Theia", 2023

White Wine from Loire, France
by Bellevue (Jerome Bretaudeau)
$43.99
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Jerome Bretaudeau has become one of Muscadet's cult figures, and Theia is a fine argument for why. It's Melon de Bourgogne grown on gabbro, the dark volcanic bedrock that gives this corner of the Loire its stony backbone, from vines planted in 1988 in Getigny. Bretaudeau farms organically and biodynamically, ferments on native yeasts, and raises the wine for eight months on the lees in concrete vats and foudres, bottling it without fining or filtration. The result reaches well past the crisp-and-simple reputation Muscadet has long carried: it's a white of real depth and salinity, the kind that makes you rethink what Melon de Bourgogne can do. Labeled simply Vin de France, but pure Loire in spirit.

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Melon de Bourgogne

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

A natural with oysters and raw bar, but has the substance for grilled sole, roast chicken, or a plate of aged comte.

Tasting Profile

Dry and medium-bodied, with aromas of citrus, green apple, and crushed stone. Bright acidity, a saline, mineral core, and a long, savory finish.

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