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Thierry Bretaudeau has earned a reputation as one of the Loire’s most thoughtful winemakers, bringing a level of detail and curiosity to Muscadet that has placed his domaine firmly in the spotlight. Théia comes from older Melon vines planted on gneiss and volcanic rock, soils that naturally give the wine a distinctive mineral edge. Bretaudeau allows the wine to rest on its lees for an extended period, which contributes to the depth and complexity of this expression.
The aromatics lean toward lemon zest, pear skin, and crushed stones, lifted by a subtle savory note. On the palate, the wine is brisk and clean, but there’s a gentle roundness from the lees that keeps it from feeling sharp. A saline streak carries the finish, making it both refreshing and unmistakably tied to its coastal, rocky landscape.
Varietal: Melon de Bourgogne
Appellation: Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine, Loire Valley, France
Farming: Organic
Style: White. Crisp, mineral, and lightly rounded
Thierry Bretaudeau has earned a reputation as one of the Loire’s most thoughtful winemakers, bringing a level of detail and curiosity to Muscadet that has placed his domaine firmly in the spotlight. Théia comes from older Melon vines planted on gneiss and volcanic rock, soils that naturally give the wine a distinctive mineral edge. Bretaudeau allows the wine to rest on its lees for an extended period, which contributes to the depth and complexity of this expression.
The aromatics lean toward lemon zest, pear skin, and crushed stones, lifted by a subtle savory note. On the palate, the wine is brisk and clean, but there’s a gentle roundness from the lees that keeps it from feeling sharp. A saline streak carries the finish, making it both refreshing and unmistakably tied to its coastal, rocky landscape.
Varietal: Melon de Bourgogne
Appellation: Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine, Loire Valley, France
Farming: Organic
Style: White. Crisp, mineral, and lightly rounded
