Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine “Phileas”

Named after the hero in Jules Verne’s classic “Around the World in Eighty Days,” this cuvée is a selection of some of the best lots at harvest, and while the components can vary from vintage to vintage, it typically centers around holdings in La Louer. Vincent and Cécile give it longer on the fine lees than the basic Muscadet—up to 18 months—and keep their sulfur additions below 80 mg/L total. It shows greater depth, power, and complexity, while still remaining crisp and mineral-fronted.