Jo Landron Domaine de la Louvetrie Le Melonix, Loire, Vin de France Hampden - The Chardonnay (adding its

- The Chardonnay (adding its aromatic complexity

2020 Weingut Brigitte & Gerhard Pittnauer 'Perfect Day'

2018 Luc Percher L'Epicourchois Cheverny Rouge (Gamay / Pinot Noir)

25% whole cluster fermentation

A benchmark vintage of Guigal’s singular La Mouline—co-fermented Syrah and Viognier from the steep schist terraces of the Côte Blonde

Jo Landron Domaine de la Louvetrie Le Melonix, Loire, Vin de France Hampden - The Chardonnay (adding itsMelonix was born out of an exploration with SO2. While Jo Landron appreciates the wine, he feels it is more reflective of vinification than of terroir. Since it is atypical of Muscadet appellation (and of his terroirs), he bottles it as Vin de France. Broader than most wines of the region, it shows a creamy texture or lactic quality that results from the malolactic fermentation. "Melonix" is a play on the word Melon (de Bourgogne). Adding "ix" to the