In the glass
Aroma: citrus zest, white flower, wet stone, salt
Palate: lemon, saline mineral, stone fruit, stony finish
Single-soil Muscadet from amphibolite, a metamorphic rock. The cuvée expresses the smoky, stony mineral signature of this distinct geology, biodynamic certified.
What it pairs with
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Oysters with mignonette
Saline mineral edge and shellfish brine align; stony finish substitutes for shallot bite. -
Sole meunière
Buttery white fish meets the wine's salinity and stony lift. -
Steamed mussels
Saline finish and shellfish broth lock together; stony mineral handles cream-shallot sauce. -
Sushi
Tense acidity and saline mineral edge handle delicate raw fish without overpowering soy.
History
Jo Landron's Amphibolite is sourced from plots underpinned by amphibolite, a distinctive metamorphic rock. The estate has been certified organic since 2002 and biodynamic since 2011.
- 2002 — Estate certified organic
- 2011 — Estate certified biodynamic
Facts
- Producer
- Domaines Landron (Jo Landron)
- Grapes
- Melon de Bourgogne (100%)
- Classification
- Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOC
- Oak
- Vinified and aged on lees in underground glass-lined vats, no oak, around 9 months
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Decanter 91 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Amphibolite
What does Landron Amphibolite taste like?
Citrus zest, white flower, wet stone and salt on the nose; lemon, saline mineral, stone fruit and stony finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long, mineral finish.
When should I drink Landron Amphibolite?
Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. The biodynamic farming and amphibolite terroir give the wine textural depth that rewards 2 to 3 years in bottle.
What is amphibolite?
Amphibolite is a metamorphic rock distinct from gneiss and granite. The Landron parcels underpinned by this rock give the wine its smoky, stony mineral signature.
Is Landron Amphibolite vegan?
Yes. The estate is biodynamic and uses no animal-derived fining agents.