In the ilk of Domaine de l’Ecu, Jerome Bretaudeau makes wines from a wild array of rarely seen varietals in this part of the Loire Valley. And like l’Ecu, he farms biodynamically and isn't shy about using seldom-seen aging vessels.

Jerome’s newest releases includes a Chardonnay done in Amphora (making the case for more Chardonnay in Muscadet), a cult-like Pinot Noir and an orange wine from macerated Pinot Gris as elegant as any ramato. These along with his Melons–which are grown on several different soil types and bottled accordingly–are all farmed organically as he’s converting to biodynamic.

Finally, and arguably the most special of his cuvees, are the old vine Melon bottlings, including Gaia. A luxurious, old vine bottling aged in cement egg, it’s Melon grown on Gabbro soil at its finest.

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