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The weight and concentration of grapes harvested from century-old vines makes for an ideal partner to seafood classics such as plump, savoury English oysters, seared scallops or any other seasonal fish which warrants a special bottle. A Loire classic.

A great opportunity to taste this Wine Society staple made from old-vines at this trusted Loire producer. Muscadet is often seen as a light, early-drinking wine but this 2009 still shows great vitality and freshness with aromas of quince jelly, apple, nutmeg and a textured yet still mineral palate. There's no huge rush to drink up but it is unlikely to improve further.

A richer, toastier, and more tropical expression of Muscadet compared to the 2009 also offered. The palate has more palate weight and appealing fine tannin structure lending a frame for the apricot and green mango fruit.

Amazingly youthful 2012 Muscadet that shows all the wet-stone, mineral, oyster shell freshness that makes this style of wine both so appealing on its own and with food. A much cooler profile on the nose and palate, this has great vitality and tension, still with citrus peel and sparky acidity.

Stylistically similar to the 2012 this is still fresh, taut and citrus-driven with great texture and almond bitterness on the palate. The long, linear finish and concentration suggests this will improve for a few years yet. Ideal with some fresh oysters or lightly-grilled fish.

This is fabulous. More along the line of 2009 and 2010 with a richer fruit profile and fantastic concentration on the palate suggesting this'll improve for another ten years with ease. Expect green pineapple and mango, wet slate and oyster shell.