Domaine de la Bretonnière is all about innovation in harmony with nature. The estate evolves continually, both in vine management and winemaking, to produce wines that capture the Loire's classic flavour, style, and elegance.

The domaine is helmed by brothers Patrice and Pierre-Yves Charpentier. Pierre-Yves is the winemaking maestro, while Patrice takes care of sales, admin, and the office. Since they took over the family business in 1989, they've kept their vineyards sustainable, backed by a skilled team.

Their Muscadet Sèvre et Maine is a bone-dry, light-bodied white wine made from the finest Melon de Bourgogne grapes. Originally from Burgundy, this varietal has found its perfect home in the Loire Valley's ideal climate, producing an exquisite and refreshing wine.

“Now this is exciting! Golden peaches, jasmine and gently grilled white almonds spill over the edges of the glass in a cloud of perfume. The wine is tingling with life, with a tiny electric current. Charming my socks off with its prettiness and delicately ripe, juicy fruit and the undertow of nuttiness. Rock salt and cumin seeds. This has focus, direction, a jewelled structure, racy acidity and gorgeous fruit. Bravo!” - 17.5 Points: JancisRobinson.com

Origin: Loire Valley, France

Blend: Melon de Bourgogne