Bernard & Benoit Landron ‘Melon B’ AOC Muscadet Coteaux

If you enjoy crisp white wines with structure, brightness and terroir-driven character rather than heavy oak or overt fruit, this one is for you. It carries that fresh citrus/stone fruit signature but underpinned by a minerality and saline edge that lifts it beyond simple “summer white.” Perfect for seafood and also as a wine that rewards attention. The combination of organic farming, minimal intervention and old vines makes it more than just a refreshment; it’s a wine with place and purpose.

Location: Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire, Loire Valley, France
Winemaking / Farming Techniques: 100% Melon de Bourgogne grape. The Landron family are certified organic and farm low-yielding old vines (40-80 yrs) on schist/granite soils. Fermented with native yeasts; aged approximately 6 months (or more) on fine lees in stainless or concrete tanks with minimal sulphur and light to no filtration.
Style / Body: Light-bodied, crisp and textural; a refreshing white wine with elegant minerality and saline drive.
Notes: Fresh pear, green apple and subtle honeydew melon aromas lead. On the palate you'll detect citrus zest (lemon/lime), white-flesh stone fruit, wet-stone minerality and a hint of saline/oyster-shell finish. The lees contact adds a subtle cream or bread-crust texture.
Descriptors: Pear · Green apple · Honeydew melon · Lemon zest · Wet stone · Oyster shell · Saline lift · Light texture · Fine acidity
Pairing Suggestions: Beautiful with oysters, mussels, steamed clams, or fresh seafood. Also pairs nicely with light shellfish pastas, steamed white fish with herb butter, or as a crisp aperitif.