Domaine Delaunay is currently owned by Jacqueline Delaunay, who took over the family vineyard in 2020 after several years of experience. The estate has been passed down through generations of the Delaunay family, with a deep-rooted tradition of winemaking in the region. It counts 52 hectares of vines in 10 AOC and AOP communes of Anjou.

Appellation: Muscadet Sèvre et Maine

Region: Loire Valley

Grape variety: This wine is 100% Melon de Bourgogne

Soil Type: Serpentinite and Amphibolite.

Winemaking: Slow pneumatic pressing, cold racking, thermoregulated fermentation, long aging on lees in traditional 'nantaise' underground tank and French oak double barrel (24 to 30 months).

Tasting Notes: It offers a flinty nose and a mineral character reflecting its terroir.

Pairings: Noble fish, white butter sauce (Beurre Blanc).

Ratings:

Vintage 2019:

92/100 Jeb Dunnuck

94/100 Wine Enthusiast - Editor’s choice

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