In the glass
Aroma: lemon, white flower, wet stone, green apple
Palate: citrus, saline mineral, white peach, stony finish
Pépière's entry-level Muscadet from Château-Thébaud-area parcels. Crisp, citrus-driven and saline, designed for early drinking and shellfish.
What it pairs with
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Oysters with shallot mignonette
Saline mineral edge and shellfish brine align; the cuvée's citrus replaces vinegar shallot. -
Fish and chips
Battered fish meets the wine's high acid and saline mineral; stony finish handles vinegar. -
Steamed mussels
Saline finish and shellfish broth lock together; chalky lift handles cream-shallot sauce. -
Crottin de Chavignol
Loire goat cheese tang meets Muscadet's chalky lift; the cuvée's green-apple aromatic lifts the rind.
History
La Pépie is Pépière's entry-level Muscadet, designed for early drinking. The vast majority of the estate's Château-Thébaud grapes go into this cuvée; only the best go into the cru-class bottling.
- 1990 — La Pépie established as the estate's entry-level Muscadet
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Pépière
- Grapes
- Melon de Bourgogne (100%)
- Classification
- Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOC
- Oak
- Vinified and aged on lees in underground glass-lined vats for around 6 to 9 months, no oak
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Wine Spectator 89 (2022 vintage, reviewed 2024)
Frequently asked about Muscadet Sèvre et Maine La Pépie
What does Pépière La Pépie taste like?
Lemon, white flower, wet stone and green apple on the nose; citrus, saline mineral, white peach and stony finish on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium chalky finish.
When should I drink Pépière La Pépie?
Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. The wine is built for early drinking on its citrus drive and saline lift; light chill (8-10°C) is ideal.
Where is La Pépie grown?
From the bulk of the estate's Château-Thébaud-area parcels in Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. The best grapes go into the cru-class Château-Thébaud bottling.
Is Pépière La Pépie vegan?
Yes. The estate is organic-certified and the wines are produced without animal-derived fining agents.