2009 Sauvion Muscadet Sur Lie

It is typical of French Wine to have a taste of the French earth in every sip. This flavour which comes through in earthiness and minerality is referred to as "terroir". It is the main distinguishing feature between Old World and New World style wines.

This glass was an interesting specimen for Muscadet. There was a nice presence of earth- hints of wet stones and flint which come from the granite and limestone which make up much of the Loire Valley. That earthines was also balanced by a fair amount of fruit, mostly green apple and grapefruit, and vibrant acidity. Not much of a finish, but that's OK because it is a great wine to pair with food.

Overall, not bad as a stand alone wine, but excellent to pair with most seafood- Fish, shellfish and sushi.

2009 Sauvion, Muscadet Sur Lie, Loire Valley- France. The "Sur Lie" designation means that the wine was aged on it's dead yeast cells, a process which adds body and complexity to the wine.

At Rouge et Blanc Wine Bar, Downtown San Fransisco.