Granite is a Vin de France (i.e. declassified) Muscadet from Sèvre et Maine legends Claire & Fred Niger. They work exclusively with organic, biodynamic fruit (Demeter-certified since 1998), and like all their wines the focus here is on Terroir-driven, soil specific bottlings.
From a single parcel of 45–55-year-old Melon de Bourgogne vines, the wine is shaped by stony topsoil over two-mica granite subsoils—a mineral playground that gives it real backbone. Grapes are hand-harvested, wild-yeast fermented, then aged on the lees in subterranean concrete vats without racking. This is “no make-up” winemaking philosophy in action.
In the glass, it shines bright gold with elegant mineral and citrus aromas, flinty notes, and oyster-shell freshness— with a salty, persistent finish that's both deep and invigorating. Its texture is lean but layered, with pure, coastal freshness.
Dream matches include oysters, sashimi, langoustine tartare, grilled fish, fresh goat cheese—pretty much anything from the sea or light and elegant dishes will do!
Granite is a Vin de France (i.e. declassified) Muscadet from Sèvre et Maine legends Claire & Fred Niger. They work exclusively with organic, biodynamic fruit (Demeter-certified since 1998), and like all their wines the focus here is on Terroir-driven, soil specific bottlings.
From a single parcel of 45–55-year-old Melon de Bourgogne vines, the wine is shaped by stony topsoil over two-mica granite subsoils—a mineral playground that gives it real backbone. Grapes are hand-harvested, wild-yeast fermented, then aged on the lees in subterranean concrete vats without racking. This is “no make-up” winemaking philosophy in action.
In the glass, it shines bright gold with elegant mineral and citrus aromas, flinty notes, and oyster-shell freshness— with a salty, persistent finish that's both deep and invigorating. Its texture is lean but layered, with pure, coastal freshness.
Dream matches include oysters, sashimi, langoustine tartare, grilled fish, fresh goat cheese—pretty much anything from the sea or light and elegant dishes will do!
