Les Vins de Lavie, Muscadet Cru Clisson, 2021 tbo plum—combined with a floral lift

plum—combined with a floral lift of violet and subtle hints of tobacco and cedar

Aged in a combination of large casks and smaller barrels

Medium-bodied and graceful

in the cool Santa Lucia Highlands

but it’s also a sleeper for tiki cocktails

Les Vins de Lavie, Muscadet Cru Clisson, 2021 tbo plum—combined with a floral liftGuillaume Lavies Muscadet Cru Clisson 2021 comes from granite rich soils in one of the Loires top crus. Farmed organically and harvested by hand, it highlights the structured, age worthy side of Melon de Bourgogne. Long lees aging builds texture while preserving the regions hallmark saline lift. This is a precise, mineral driven Muscadet that stands well beyond simple oyster pairing a serious white reflecting Clissons unique terroir.