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AI ResearchedChampteloup Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie is a dry, crisp white wine produced and bottled in Mouzillon, in the heart of the Loire Valley's most celebrated Muscadet appellation. Made entirely from Melon de Bourgogne, it undergoes sur lie ageing (rested on its lees), which adds roundness and subtle yeasty complexity to an otherwise lean, fresh style. It is widely available through Waitrose in the UK and is noted for its excellent value and food-friendly character.
Champteloup (Château de Champteloup)
Champteloup is a Loire Valley producer based in Mouzillon (44194), situated within the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine appellation. The producer is recognised on Jancis Robinson's platform as a Loire producer with a track record of multiple vintages of Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine, and is primarily known through its listing as a Waitrose exclusive wine in the UK.
Blend
100% Melon de Bourgogne
Tasting Profile
Shiny and translucent with green tints, this wine offers fresh fruit aromas with dominant citrus and exotic fruit, alongside a crisp, briny saltiness that reflects its maritime origins. The sur lie ageing adds a touch of roundness and texture to the otherwise lean, dry palate.
Region
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine is the best-known appellation of the Pays Nantais district, covering vineyards southeast of Nantes named for the Sèvre Nantaise and Maine rivers, with rocky soils of quartz, granite, and schist. Wines aged 'sur lie' (on their lees) gain extra body, texture, and a subtle yeastiness that distinguishes them from basic Muscadet.
Price Context
Approximately £11.25 at Waitrose (UK); around $15–$16 USD at comparable retailers.
Food Pairings
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